Safety Director

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.