Construction Safety Director

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's comprehensive safety program, policies, and procedures across all projects and operations.
• Serve as the primary safety leader and subject matter expert for the organization, providing guidance to project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across active construction projects to identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental events, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, federal OSHA standards, and all applicable safety codes and regulations for underground utility and heavy civil construction.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for all field personnel, supervisors, and management, including new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and specialized training.
• Manage and maintain all safety documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors on safety-related matters.
• Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction safety experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership safety role.
• Experience with trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined space entry, and underground utility hazards.
• Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage field crews at all levels.