Corporate Safety Officer

Location: Central Mississippi
Job Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $100,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Overview

Service Specialists Recruiting Agency is partnering with a reputable commercial construction company headquartered in Central Mississippi to identify an experienced Corporate Safety Officer.

The Corporate Safety Officer will lead and oversee the company's safety and health programs across multiple construction projects and daily operations. This individual will be responsible for developing safety policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting jobsite audits, managing safety personnel, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role supports a variety of construction projects, including federal, industrial, automotive, energy, and commercial work. The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader who can work effectively with executive leadership, project managers, field personnel, and subcontractors to maintain safe working environments and minimize operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and health programs.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, state and local requirements, client standards, and applicable contract requirements.

• Oversee safety programs covering fall protection, excavation, confined spaces, electrical safety, hazardous materials, silica, respiratory protection, equipment operation, fire prevention, and other construction-related hazards.

• Develop annual safety budgets, training schedules, PPE standards, and resource plans.

• Advise executive leadership on safety performance, potential risks, and areas requiring improvement.

Field Oversight & Safety Personnel Management

• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate assigned site safety personnel and project safety coordinators.

• Ensure appropriate safety coverage across all active construction projects.

• Conduct regular and unannounced jobsite inspections and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance.

• Review site-specific safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and emergency procedures.

• Track safety violations and corrective actions, ensuring issues are addressed and properly resolved.

• Exercise stop-work authority when serious safety hazards or regulatory violations are identified.

• Work with project leadership to ensure safety procedures are followed without compromising production or project schedules.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate new-hire safety orientations, supervisor training, toolbox talks, and task-specific safety training.

• Maintain employee and subcontractor training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.

• Work with field leadership to promote hazard awareness and encourage employees to report safety concerns.

• Ensure employees understand and follow established safety procedures.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead investigations involving workplace injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.

• Coordinate emergency response, documentation, witness interviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Work with Human Resources, Finance, insurance providers, and project leadership on workers' compensation and liability claims.

• Identify recurring safety concerns and implement preventative measures across projects.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain OSHA documentation, including Forms 300, 301, and 300A.

• Ensure required workplace incidents are reported within applicable OSHA deadlines.

• Coordinate OSHA, Department of Labor, client, and insurance inspections.

• Maintain safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, certifications, and required regulatory postings.

• Oversee safety compliance requirements for federal construction projects, including USACE EM 385-1-1 when applicable.

• Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation through company-approved systems.

Subcontractor & Vendor Safety

• Evaluate subcontractors based on safety history, experience, training, and compliance records.

• Review subcontractor safety programs, certifications, and project-specific safety plans.

• Monitor subcontractor compliance and coordinate corrective actions when needed.

• Maintain third-party safety qualification platforms, including Avetta and ISNetworld.

Fleet, Equipment & Environmental Safety

• Oversee company vehicle safety programs, driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, and accident reporting.

• Monitor vehicle telematics and driving performance to identify safety concerns and areas for improvement.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and ensure defective equipment is removed from service.

• Oversee applicable DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements.

• Coordinate environmental safety programs, including hazardous materials, spill prevention, stormwater management, and waste disposal.

• Maintain emergency response, severe weather, fire prevention, and crisis communication plans.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide executive leadership with regular safety reports, performance metrics, incident trends, and recommendations.

• Monitor safety performance indicators, including inspections, training completion, corrective actions, recordable incidents, and vehicle events.

• Identify opportunities to improve safety processes and reduce workplace risks.

• Maintain organized, accessible, and up-to-date safety records and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible construction safety experience.

• At least two years of experience overseeing safety across multiple construction projects or supervising site safety personnel.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR Parts 1904 and 1926.

• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, incident investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance reviews.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project managers, employees, and subcontractors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with construction and safety management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional safety certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP.

• Experience with federal construction projects and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.

• OSHA-authorized Construction Outreach Trainer certification.

• Experience with Autodesk Build, Ford Pro, Avetta, ISNetworld, or similar safety management platforms.

Work Environment & Travel

• Regular travel to active construction jobsites, with occasional overnight travel.

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Availability outside normal business hours may be required for serious incidents or urgent safety matters.

• Must be comfortable working in active construction environments and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000, depending on experience.

• Company Vehicle: Company-provided vehicle.

• Company Equipment: Phone, tablet, and computer.

• Health Insurance: Subsidized employee-only health coverage, subject to plan eligibility and terms.

• Retirement: Eligibility to participate in the company's 401(k) plan after one year of employment, subject to plan terms.