Construction Safety Director

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Safety Department, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Conduct site inspections, safety reviews, and risk assessments for all active job sites.
• Complete and maintain daily safety and incident reports, and OSHA required documentation.
• Deliver new hire safety orientations and facilitate 10-hour OSHA training sessions.
• Lead investigations and documentation for all workplace injuries, accidents, and near-misses.
• Support injured employees, including coordination of medical treatment and return-to-work plans.
• Provide coaching and corrective action for safety violations in accordance with company policy, ensuring documentation supports all activities.
• Develop, implement, and update site-specific safety plans and hazard analyses.
• Prepare and maintain MSDS/SDS and other safety documentation for projects.
• Support Foremen and project teams with Job Hazard Analyses and other safety-related documents.
• Report division safety metrics, trends, and updates during scheduled Foremen and team meetings.
• Organize and facilitate random drug testing, in line with legal requirements and company policy.
• Administer safety award programs to encourage safe behaviors and recognize compliance.
• Monitor subcontractor safety programs, ensuring adherence to BakerTriangle’s standards.
• Act as mediator for safety-related disputes or concerns.
• Assist preconstruction teams with safety reviews during the planning phase.
• Collaborate closely with operations staff to ensure clear and continuous communication regarding safety matters.
• Represent the company at industry functions, events, and professional associations, upholding company values and professionalism.
• Other safety-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Excellent understanding of federal, state, and local construction safety laws and OSHA compliance.
• Proven leadership in developing and managing safety programs for large construction projects.
• Exceptional communication, training, and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations, collect and analyze incident data, and implement corrective action plans.
• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical documents, legal regulations, and construction drawings.
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations and training for diverse audiences.
• Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and people management abilities.
• Solid decision-making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in construction safety management.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Status or other advanced safety certifications (e.g., CHST, CSP).
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with safety technology platforms (e.g., safety documentation software, mobile reporting).