What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner’s Rep Construction Safety Manager position at Anova?
About Anova
Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, agricultural research, chemical manufacturing, industrial, and higher education sectors. Leveraging deep technical expertise and standardized best practices, we deliver consistent, high-quality solutions that support our clients’ most critical project needs.
Position Overview
The Safety Manager serves as the Owner’s representative for day-to-day safety oversight across complex capital construction projects. This role monitors contractor safety performance, ensures compliance with OSHA and project requirements, and supports the proactive identification and mitigation of field risks.
The Safety Manager partners with project teams and contractors to reinforce accountability, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure safe execution of work across all phases of construction.
Key Responsibilities
Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.
Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, agricultural research, chemical manufacturing, industrial, and higher education sectors. Leveraging deep technical expertise and standardized best practices, we deliver consistent, high-quality solutions that support our clients’ most critical project needs.
Position Overview
The Safety Manager serves as the Owner’s representative for day-to-day safety oversight across complex capital construction projects. This role monitors contractor safety performance, ensures compliance with OSHA and project requirements, and supports the proactive identification and mitigation of field risks.
The Safety Manager partners with project teams and contractors to reinforce accountability, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure safe execution of work across all phases of construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine site safety observations and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance
- Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, including documentation and corrective actions
- Monitor contractor safety programs, training records, and documentation for compliance
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field briefings to reinforce safety expectations
- Ensure field compliance with OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
- Collaborate with contractors and project teams to resolve safety issues and reduce risk
- Track and report safety performance metrics and trends to the Owner and project leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
- 5 years of construction safety or field safety management experience
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
- Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting tools preferred
- Relevant certifications (OSHA 30, CSP, NEBOSH or equivalent) preferred
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- HSA/Medical Savings with employer contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Parental leave and wellness benefits
- Company-sponsored events and additional voluntary benefits
Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.