Director Of Safety
About the role
The Director of Safety leads and oversees all environmental, health, and safety initiatives across construction operations, with a focus on electrical construction. This role builds and executes a best-in-class safety program, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives a proactive safety culture across multiple job sites.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a company-wide safety strategy and comprehensive safety programs for construction operations.
Lead safety planning for construction projects during preconstruction and throughout project execution.
Conduct regular job site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Analyze incident data, trends, and root causes, and implement preventative measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Review, approve, and monitor project-specific safety plans and ensure subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.
Serve as the primary company representative to OSHA and other external regulatory and safety agencies.
Oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of safety training programs for field and office personnel.
Led safety committee initiatives and company-wide safety awareness campaigns to strengthen safety culture.
Manage, mentor, and develop Safety Specialists and field safety personnel, including influencing hiring, training, and leadership development of safety teams.
Ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and documentation processes are in place and consistently followed.
Collaborate with project management, preconstruction, and field teams to integrate safety into planning, scheduling, and execution.
Identify hazards and risks on active construction sites and implement effective corrective and preventive practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain job safety analyses (JSA) and other risk mitigation tools for critical tasks.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards related to construction safety and environmental health and safety (EHS).
Promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives and encourage open communication regarding hazards and near-misses.
Coordinate safety program development and standardization across multiple projects in the Tri-State area.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety protocols, procedures, and training, and recommend improvements.
Support project teams and general contractor partners in preconstruction and project coordination activities related to safety.
Maintain readiness and responsiveness for field visits, including frequent travel to active job sites across PA, NJ, and DE.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Safety Management, Construction, or a related field, or significant relevant experience in place of a degree.
At least 8 years of experience in safety management, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory and leadership role overseeing a highly structured safety program.
Thorough technical knowledge of construction-related OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations on construction sites and implement effective corrective and preventive practices.
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols, procedures, and best practices in construction safety.
Demonstrated experience in safety program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Strong experience in OSHA compliance and regulatory expertise.
Strong experience in incident investigation, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.
Proficiency in hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies in construction environments.
Experience leading safety training programs for field and office personnel.
Knowledge of construction management processes, general contractor operations, and preconstruction and project coordination activities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily across the Tri-State region (PA, NJ, DE).
Strong communication and leadership skills to influence safety culture across all levels of the organization.
OSHA 30 certification (required).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification (preferred).
OSHA 500 certification (preferred).
Working knowledge of electrical construction and standards for electrical safety in the workplace, including NFPA 70E (preferred).
First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
Experience working with electrical contractors or on electrical construction projects.
Familiarity with job safety analysis (JSA) development and implementation.
Experience leading safety committees and company-wide safety awareness initiatives.
Strong project management skills related to safety planning, coordination, and execution.
Ability to collaborate effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Comfort working in hybrid environments, balancing office-based strategic work with frequent field presence.
Demonstrated ability to influence hiring, training, and leadership development within safety teams.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newark,DE.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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