Director of Safety

Position Summary

The Safety Director develops, implements, and leads the company's comprehensive safety strategy across all branch locations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations while fostering a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. The position partners with operations and executive leadership to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and build accountability across the organization. This role requires a background check and drug test upon pre‑employment. FLSA status: Exempt. Travel: Approximately 50%.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's strategic safety program.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Establish annual safety goals and KPIs.

Compliance

• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory compliance.
• Maintain safety policies and reporting.

Field Operations

• Conduct jobsite inspections and audits.
• Assist project teams with safety planning.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations and corrective actions.

Training & Development

• Deliver company‑wide safety training and orientation.

Fleet & Equipment

• Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, and inspections.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Partner with leadership, analyze trends, and develop monthly scorecards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years construction/commercial mechanical safety experience.
• 3+ years leadership experience.

Preferred

• CSP, CHST, OSHA 500 certification.
• First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
• DOT experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Coaching
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Project management
• Root cause analysis
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Physical Requirements

• Walk active construction sites.
• Climb ladders.
• Lift up to 50 lb.
• Wear required PPE.

Performance Expectations

• Reduce incidents.
• Improve safety participation.
• Complete audits on time.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Leadership

Working Conditions

• Office environments.
• Construction sites, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor settings.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 50% travel throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: President or Chief Operating Officer.
Direct reports: Safety Coordinators (future growth), Safety Committee Members (functional leadership).