Safety Specialist

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JOB TITLE:

Safety Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Vice President, Operations

LOCATION:

Westerville, OH

Based in Westerville, Ohio, Lehman Daman Construction Services (L/D) is a commercial general contractor focused on constructing and renovating facilities in healthcare, commercial office, hospitality, education, industrial and other market segments. Our company is rooted in our core values of safety, ownership, teamwork, culture, honesty and regard for people.

L/D is focused on growth – both at the company and individual level. We strive to create a safe, challenging, energetic and fulfilling place to work so that our associates can develop to their potential. We are motivated by supporting our people in their pursuit of living a great life.

At Lehman Daman, protecting the safety and health of our associates, customers, and subcontractors is a core value of ours. In our company culture, only safe behaviors and safe conditions are acceptable. Every individual is responsible and held accountable for completing their work safely. Through personal commitment and collective accountability, we strive to achieve the only acceptable outcome: ZERO incidents, with everyone going home every day in the same condition in which they arrived.

• Administer, manage, communicate, and update the company’s safety program, processes and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate federal, state, and local regulations for impact on the company and daily operations.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to integrate safety into all aspects of construction activities.
• Serve as a consultant to associates at all levels in the field and office regarding technical and organizational aspects of safety.
• Conduct jobsite and work area audits.
• Attend planning, pre‑job and project meetings to ensure safety concerns are being addressed and resolved.
• Assist in identifying safety training and educational needs, and coordinate their development.
• Participate with RLG’s safety committee.

• Growth mindset.
• Excellent leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively among multiple layers of the organization, including subcontractors and clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and risks in construction environments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience investigating incidents and near‑mises.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate safety records.
• Quick decision‑making under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self‑motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent listening and conversation leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in commercial construction safety, with proven solutions to eliminate hazards.
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g., OSHA certifications, CSP).
• In‑depth understanding of construction procedures and processes.

Lehman Daman Construction Services, Inc. is an EEO Employer.

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