SMG is seeking a local Safety Generalist / Owner’s Rep in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The key function is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible regarding change and travel.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Act as the Owner’s safety representative on-site to ensure contractor compliance
- Monitor daily jobsite activities for adherence to safety policies and OSHA regulations
- Conduct routine site safety inspections, audits, and observations
- Perform risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies
- Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Review and approve contractor safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Participate in pre-task planning meetings and safety briefings
- Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis
- Track, document, and report safety metrics, incidents, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with client safety standards, regulatory requirements, and site-specific policies
- Interface with contractors, project management, and client stakeholders on safety matters
- Provide safety guidance and coaching to field personnel and supervisors
- Support contractor onboarding, safety orientations, and training initiatives
- Oversee high-risk work activities (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, energized work, etc.)
- Maintain clear and accurate safety documentation and reporting systems
- Participate in project meetings to provide safety updates and address risks
- Enforce site safety rules and intervene in unsafe work practices
- Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with contractor prequalification and safety program reviews
- Support compliance audits (internal and external) and regulatory inspections
- Coordinate and follow up on corrective action items to closure
- Support vendors moving equipment and furniture into a newly built hospital while ensuring safe work practices and minimizing risk to staff and facility
Requirements
- 3-5 years of construction safety experience (preferred experience within the Healthcare industry)
- Knowledgeable of safety/safety support on projects
- Knowledgeable of risk assessments
- Ability to add value in the field and project meetings
- Degree in Safety or related fields
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
- First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
For more information visit Safety Generalist – Owners Rep.