Description

As the Safety Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety across the organization, managing a team of Safety Managers, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. This is an executive-level leadership positions and you will play a critical leadership role in cultivating a proactive, safety-first culture and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set safety strategy and long-term direction
• Create policies and standards for the entire company
• Make decisions that impact operations, staffing, compliance, risk management, and organizational planning
• Building and structuring a department
• Hiring, developing, and evaluating staff
• Managing budgets and resource allocation
• Setting KPIs and performance expectations for the safety function
• Manage Safety Department
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Construction Safety Managers (2-3) and Fleet Safety Manager (1).
• Continuously improve current Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs.
•  Monitor compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
•  Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and executive leadership to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution.
  • Develop Pre-Start Safety review program 
• Manage and oversee third-party safety prequalification platforms such as Avetta, ISNetworld, and Veriforce, ensuring timely submissions, documentation accuracy, and compliance status for both the company and subcontractors.
•  Draft and maintain project-specific safety plans (SSSPs), ensuring alignment with client requirements, regulatory standards, and jobsite conditions.
•  Implement, administer and oversee a safety management platform that supports:
  • Hazard communication (HazCom) (SDS documentation
  • Employee safety training and certification tracking
  • Microlearning modules and toolbox talks
  • Safety forms, documentation, and records
  • Two-way safety communications and alerts
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Electrical Safety Plan (ESP) aligned with NFPA 70E and OSHA standards to ensure safe practices when working on or near energized equipment. 
• Manage Safety and Equipment Training
  • Manage Training Schedule
  • Provide Training where necessary
  • Coordinate 3rd Party trainers
• Manage In-house weekly Safety Meetings
  • Manage Safety Meeting schedule
  • Manage, develop, and update presentations (power point).
  • Conduct safety meetings (in English and Spanish).
• Manage Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) program
• Manage Fleet Safety Program along with Fleet Safety Manager
  • Driver Safety Training
• Perform job-site safety audits and inspections along with our Safety Managers
  • Coordinate and follow-up with Supervisors to manage and resolve issues
• Investigating incidents/accidents/near-misses.  Provide root cause analysis, timely reporting, and corrective action. 
  • Conduct post-incident/accident/near-miss review meetings.
• Injury case management.
• Conduct bi-monthly Safety & Risk Control Meetings with company ownership.
• Travel to attend Risk Control Seminars (2 times per year).  Occasional travel for out-of-state projects.
• Seek additional certifications and training as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be passionate and energetic about safety and able to “coach” others into being passionate and energetic about safety as well.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a safety role.
• Must possess:
  • A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification (degreed) or:
    • Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification (non-degreed)
    • Any other recognized certification related to safety, risk management and/or training.
  • OSHA 500 – Trainer for the Construction Industry 
  • OSHA 510 – Standards for the Construction Industry training.
• Must be familiar and experienced with the requirements of the following:
  • OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 (General Industry)
  • OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 (Construction) 
  • NFPA-70E.
  • DOT, FMSCA, and other transportation related requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of the OSHA requirements and safety standards related to the following, and how to apply them to construction work:
  • Excavation
  • Confined Spaces
  • Fall Protection
  • Arc-Flash and Shock Hazards
  • Work Zone Safety
  • Aerial Lift and Bucket Work
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Must have adequate presentation skills and be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent in communication tools and methods.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Must also be capable of learning and applying company and site safety rules to the work being performed.
• Must be self-disciplined, trustworthy, and able to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Must have a good driving record with minimal infractions.
• Must have a background suitable for working in schools, hospitals, and other government facilities.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests.