Director of Safety
for each section that has content. Use - for lists. Use
for prose. Do not repeat job title. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Note to Recruiters..." etc. Also remove EEO statement. Also remove "Physical Requirements" maybe? It's substantive; we can include as a section? The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. Physical Requirements is present with specifics, so we can include a section maybe titled "Physical Requirements". However the allowed headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It seems they expect those headings; but they also say "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we can choose among those headings. Physical Requirements is not in list; maybe we should not create a heading for it, but we could embed within Requirements or Qualifications? Probably better to put physical requirements under Requirements or Qualifications? The list includes Requirements and Qualifications separate. We could put physical requirements under Requirements. However the instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are examples, not exclusive. But they say "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So we can create sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule if content exists. We have content for About the role (the first paragraph). Responsibilities: many bullet-like paragraphs under "How You'll Contribute" with subheadings. We could group them under Responsibilities. Requirements: maybe qualifications and experience. Qualifications: education, certifications. Skills: maybe leadership skills. Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present (no mention). So we should not include those sections.
Thus we will produce sections: About the role (maybe using the introductory paragraph), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (maybe years of experience, etc.), Qualifications (education, certifications), Skills (maybe leadership, communication, etc.). We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like "Develop and execute the Company's safety vision, strategy, long-term objectives, policies, standards, and management systems." etc. We'll need to convert paragraphs into
or list items.
We need to decide how to structure: For each section, we can have
About the role
then ...
. For Responsibilities, we could have Responsibilities
then - each bullet. But the responsibilities are grouped under headings like "Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture", "Enterprise Risk Management Partnership", etc. Those could be subheadings but we are only allowed to use
for section headings; we could still use ? Not mentioned. Safer to just list each responsibility as
- without subheadings, preserving the text. Could also keep subheadings as inside
- . That's okay.
Similarly for Requirements: we have "Bachelor's Degree ... required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 12 years of progressive construction safety leadership experience, including 5 years of experience leading and developing safety professionals. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational safety strategies, safety culture and organizational change. CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent certification required. OSHA 500 and additional leadership, risk management, or construction-related certifications preferred. Advanced understanding of occupational safety and health management systems, construction operations, project delivery, and risk management principles. Experience with digital safety management tools (e.g. Procore Safety) Executive-level communication, facilitation, strategic thinking, business acumen, and coaching skills." That's a mix of qualifications and skills. But we have separate Qualifications and Skills sections. We could put education and certifications under Qualifications, experience under Requirements, and skills under Skills.
Let's extract:
Qualifications (education/certifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent certification required.
- OSHA 500 and additional leadership, risk management, or construction-related certifications preferred.
Requirements (experience):
- Minimum 12 years of progressive construction safety leadership experience, including 5 years of experience leading and developing safety professionals.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational safety strategies, safety culture and organizational change.
- Advanced understanding of occupational safety and health management systems, construction operations, project delivery, and risk management principles.
- Experience with digital safety management tools (e.g. Procore Safety)
Skills:
- Executive-level communication, facilitation, strategic thinking, business acumen, and coaching skills.
Also there is "Physical Requirements" which we could include under Requirements maybe as a subbullet? But we have no specific heading for it; we could add a
- under Requirements for physical requirements. However the instruction says we should not invent sections; but we can include physical requirements as part of Requirements list. That's fine.
Also there is "Safety Sensitive Position" etc. That's maybe a note; could be included under Requirements or as a separate note? Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO; it's a job characteristic. Could keep as a
under Requirements or as a separate section like "Additional Information". But not in allowed headings. Safer to embed within Requirements as a bullet.
Also "Authority" etc. That's about hiring authority; could be under Responsibilities? Might be part of Responsibilities. We'll include as a bullet under Responsibilities.
Also "Relationships" etc. Could be under Responsibilities.
We need to preserve all substantive information; not remove anything that is not boilerplate. So we need to include all those details.
Let's parse the original text and extract sections.
Original sections:
- About Your Opportunity: paragraph describing role.
- How You'll Contribute: with subheadings:
* Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture
* Enterprise Risk Management Partnership
* Leadership & People Development
* Program Development & Governance
* Performance Management
* Operational & Trade Partner Partnership (typo)
* Industry Leadership & External Engagement
* Relationships
* Authority
* Accountability
- Qualifications: bullet list of education/experience/certifications/skills.
- Physical Requirements: detailed.
- Safety Sensitive Position: note.
- Note to Recruiters... (remove)
- EEO statement (remove)
- The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list... (maybe boilerplate; could be removed as it's generic disclaimer). It's not specific to job; we can remove.
- This job description does not constitute a contract... (boilerplate; remove).
Thus we need to keep everything else.
We'll create sections:
About the role
The Director of Safety leads the strategic direction, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness of Wohlsen Construction's Safety and Health Program. This role serves as a key member of the Company's Risk Management leadership team and is accountable for advancing a culture where safety is recognized as a core business value and integrated into every aspect of planning, decision-making, and project execution. Working in partnership with the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel, the Director of Safety leads the development of safety strategy, organizational capabilities, leadership accountability, and risk mitigation initiatives designed to protect our people, strengthen operational performance, support sustainable growth, and enhance the Company's reputation as an industry leader in safety excellence. The role leads through influence, collaboration, and leadership development rather than day-to-day project oversight.
Responsibilities
- Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture: Develop and execute the Company's safety vision, strategy, long-term objectives, policies, standards, and management systems. Champion the Wohlsen Way of Safety and embed safety as a core business value across planning, decision-making, and project execution. Promote a proactive, learning-focused culture with clear leadership ownership and accountability at every level.
- Enterprise Risk Management Partnership: Partner with the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel to align safety strategy with the Company's broader risk management objectives. Establish and evaluate leading and lagging indicators, analyze incident and loss trends, and use data to guide priorities and resource allocation. Identify emerging and systemic risks and lead enterprise corrective, preventive, and lessons-learned initiatives. Present performance data, strategic initiatives, and emerging risks to executive and operational leadership. Influence organizational decision-making by incorporating safety considerations into business planning and operations, fostering an environment of risk-informed leadership.
- Leadership & People Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Safety Department with clear expectations, accountability, development plans, and succession strategies. Deploy Safety Department resources effectively in response to business priorities and organizational risk. Lead annual safety planning and establish measurable objectives aligned with company strategic initiatives. Build safety leadership capability among executives, operational leaders, project managers, and superintendents. Provide leadership and guidance during significant incidents, regulatory investigations, and crisis response activities.
- Program Development & Governance: Establish and maintain company-wide safety policies, standards, management systems, and best practices. Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining focus on proactive risk reduction and operational excellence. Evaluate and implement safety technologies, systems, and processes that improve organizational performance and efficiency. Lead fleet safety efforts, including driver expectations, training, vehicle incident review, telematics and trend analysis, collision prevention, and corrective action initiatives. Coordinate with Risk Management and Human Resources regarding workers' compensation, return-to-work, regulatory reporting, and related matters, as appropriate.
- Performance Management: Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators, leading indicators, and organizational safety metrics. Utilize safety data and trend analysis to guide strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Develop and maintain a robust “lessons learned” program. Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs, initiatives, and organizational interventions.
- Operational & Trade Partner Partnership: Partner with Operations to integrate safety into project planning, staffing, scheduling, logistics, and execution. Collaborate with regional and project leaders to strengthen engagement, accountability, and consistent execution across operating regions. Establish safety expectations for trade partners and provide leadership for safety prequalification and risk management oversight. Partner with Operations and Human Resources to address significant safety trends, conduct concerns, and disciplinary matters.
- Industry Leadership & External Engagement: Represent Wohlsen Construction with clients, industry associations, regulatory agencies, insurance partners, and professional organizations. Develop strategic client safety partnerships and partnerships with external organizations to ensure best in class practices. Monitor emerging trends, technologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices. Enhance the Company's reputation as a leader in construction safety and operational excellence. Support recognition programs, industry awards, and external benchmarking initiatives.
- Relationships: Reports directly to the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel. Leads the Company's Safety Department. Directly supervises Safety & Health Managers and other Safety positions, as appropriate. Partners closely with Company Leadership, Operations, and Risk Management.
- Authority: Hire, train, promote and terminate direct reports with prior discussion with Human Resources & Supervisor. Assign and rebalance safety staffing across Company. Ensure the organization is in compliance with industry, state, and company related safety guidelines and policies. Enforce safety program with Wohlsen teammates and trade partners, in collaboration with Human Resources, supervisory staff, and operational personnel, as appropriate.
for prose. Do not repeat job title. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Note to Recruiters..." etc. Also remove EEO statement. Also remove "Physical Requirements" maybe? It's substantive; we can include as a section? The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. Physical Requirements is present with specifics, so we can include a section maybe titled "Physical Requirements". However the allowed headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It seems they expect those headings; but they also say "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we can choose among those headings. Physical Requirements is not in list; maybe we should not create a heading for it, but we could embed within Requirements or Qualifications? Probably better to put physical requirements under Requirements or Qualifications? The list includes Requirements and Qualifications separate. We could put physical requirements under Requirements. However the instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are examples, not exclusive. But they say "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So we can create sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule if content exists. We have content for About the role (the first paragraph). Responsibilities: many bullet-like paragraphs under "How You'll Contribute" with subheadings. We could group them under Responsibilities. Requirements: maybe qualifications and experience. Qualifications: education, certifications. Skills: maybe leadership skills. Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present (no mention). So we should not include those sections.
Thus we will produce sections: About the role (maybe using the introductory paragraph), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (maybe years of experience, etc.), Qualifications (education, certifications), Skills (maybe leadership, communication, etc.). We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like "Develop and execute the Company's safety vision, strategy, long-term objectives, policies, standards, and management systems." etc. We'll need to convert paragraphs into
or list items. We need to decide how to structure: For each section, we can have
About the role
then...
. For Responsibilities, we could haveResponsibilities
then- each bullet. But the responsibilities are grouped under headings like "Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture", "Enterprise Risk Management Partnership", etc. Those could be subheadings but we are only allowed to use
for section headings; we could still use
? Not mentioned. Safer to just list each responsibility as
- without subheadings, preserving the text. Could also keep subheadings as inside
- . That's okay. Similarly for Requirements: we have "Bachelor's Degree ... required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 12 years of progressive construction safety leadership experience, including 5 years of experience leading and developing safety professionals. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational safety strategies, safety culture and organizational change. CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent certification required. OSHA 500 and additional leadership, risk management, or construction-related certifications preferred. Advanced understanding of occupational safety and health management systems, construction operations, project delivery, and risk management principles. Experience with digital safety management tools (e.g. Procore Safety) Executive-level communication, facilitation, strategic thinking, business acumen, and coaching skills." That's a mix of qualifications and skills. But we have separate Qualifications and Skills sections. We could put education and certifications under Qualifications, experience under Requirements, and skills under Skills. Let's extract: Qualifications (education/certifications): - Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field required. - Master's Degree preferred. - CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent certification required. - OSHA 500 and additional leadership, risk management, or construction-related certifications preferred. Requirements (experience): - Minimum 12 years of progressive construction safety leadership experience, including 5 years of experience leading and developing safety professionals. - Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational safety strategies, safety culture and organizational change. - Advanced understanding of occupational safety and health management systems, construction operations, project delivery, and risk management principles. - Experience with digital safety management tools (e.g. Procore Safety) Skills: - Executive-level communication, facilitation, strategic thinking, business acumen, and coaching skills. Also there is "Physical Requirements" which we could include under Requirements maybe as a subbullet? But we have no specific heading for it; we could add a
- under Requirements for physical requirements. However the instruction says we should not invent sections; but we can include physical requirements as part of Requirements list. That's fine. Also there is "Safety Sensitive Position" etc. That's maybe a note; could be included under Requirements or as a separate note? Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO; it's a job characteristic. Could keep as a
under Requirements or as a separate section like "Additional Information". But not in allowed headings. Safer to embed within Requirements as a bullet. Also "Authority" etc. That's about hiring authority; could be under Responsibilities? Might be part of Responsibilities. We'll include as a bullet under Responsibilities. Also "Relationships" etc. Could be under Responsibilities. We need to preserve all substantive information; not remove anything that is not boilerplate. So we need to include all those details. Let's parse the original text and extract sections. Original sections: - About Your Opportunity: paragraph describing role. - How You'll Contribute: with subheadings: * Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture * Enterprise Risk Management Partnership * Leadership & People Development * Program Development & Governance * Performance Management * Operational & Trade Partner Partnership (typo) * Industry Leadership & External Engagement * Relationships * Authority * Accountability - Qualifications: bullet list of education/experience/certifications/skills. - Physical Requirements: detailed. - Safety Sensitive Position: note. - Note to Recruiters... (remove) - EEO statement (remove) - The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list... (maybe boilerplate; could be removed as it's generic disclaimer). It's not specific to job; we can remove. - This job description does not constitute a contract... (boilerplate; remove). Thus we need to keep everything else. We'll create sections:
About the role
The Director of Safety leads the strategic direction, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness of Wohlsen Construction's Safety and Health Program. This role serves as a key member of the Company's Risk Management leadership team and is accountable for advancing a culture where safety is recognized as a core business value and integrated into every aspect of planning, decision-making, and project execution. Working in partnership with the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel, the Director of Safety leads the development of safety strategy, organizational capabilities, leadership accountability, and risk mitigation initiatives designed to protect our people, strengthen operational performance, support sustainable growth, and enhance the Company's reputation as an industry leader in safety excellence. The role leads through influence, collaboration, and leadership development rather than day-to-day project oversight.
Responsibilities
- Safety Vision, Strategy & Culture: Develop and execute the Company's safety vision, strategy, long-term objectives, policies, standards, and management systems. Champion the Wohlsen Way of Safety and embed safety as a core business value across planning, decision-making, and project execution. Promote a proactive, learning-focused culture with clear leadership ownership and accountability at every level.
- Enterprise Risk Management Partnership: Partner with the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel to align safety strategy with the Company's broader risk management objectives. Establish and evaluate leading and lagging indicators, analyze incident and loss trends, and use data to guide priorities and resource allocation. Identify emerging and systemic risks and lead enterprise corrective, preventive, and lessons-learned initiatives. Present performance data, strategic initiatives, and emerging risks to executive and operational leadership. Influence organizational decision-making by incorporating safety considerations into business planning and operations, fostering an environment of risk-informed leadership.
- Leadership & People Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Safety Department with clear expectations, accountability, development plans, and succession strategies. Deploy Safety Department resources effectively in response to business priorities and organizational risk. Lead annual safety planning and establish measurable objectives aligned with company strategic initiatives. Build safety leadership capability among executives, operational leaders, project managers, and superintendents. Provide leadership and guidance during significant incidents, regulatory investigations, and crisis response activities.
- Program Development & Governance: Establish and maintain company-wide safety policies, standards, management systems, and best practices. Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining focus on proactive risk reduction and operational excellence. Evaluate and implement safety technologies, systems, and processes that improve organizational performance and efficiency. Lead fleet safety efforts, including driver expectations, training, vehicle incident review, telematics and trend analysis, collision prevention, and corrective action initiatives. Coordinate with Risk Management and Human Resources regarding workers' compensation, return-to-work, regulatory reporting, and related matters, as appropriate.
- Performance Management: Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators, leading indicators, and organizational safety metrics. Utilize safety data and trend analysis to guide strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Develop and maintain a robust “lessons learned” program. Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs, initiatives, and organizational interventions.
- Operational & Trade Partner Partnership: Partner with Operations to integrate safety into project planning, staffing, scheduling, logistics, and execution. Collaborate with regional and project leaders to strengthen engagement, accountability, and consistent execution across operating regions. Establish safety expectations for trade partners and provide leadership for safety prequalification and risk management oversight. Partner with Operations and Human Resources to address significant safety trends, conduct concerns, and disciplinary matters.
- Industry Leadership & External Engagement: Represent Wohlsen Construction with clients, industry associations, regulatory agencies, insurance partners, and professional organizations. Develop strategic client safety partnerships and partnerships with external organizations to ensure best in class practices. Monitor emerging trends, technologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices. Enhance the Company's reputation as a leader in construction safety and operational excellence. Support recognition programs, industry awards, and external benchmarking initiatives.
- Relationships: Reports directly to the VP of Risk Management & Senior Counsel. Leads the Company's Safety Department. Directly supervises Safety & Health Managers and other Safety positions, as appropriate. Partners closely with Company Leadership, Operations, and Risk Management.
- Authority: Hire, train, promote and terminate direct reports with prior discussion with Human Resources & Supervisor. Assign and rebalance safety staffing across Company. Ensure the organization is in compliance with industry, state, and company related safety guidelines and policies. Enforce safety program with Wohlsen teammates and trade partners, in collaboration with Human Resources, supervisory staff, and operational personnel, as appropriate.