Safety Director

About the role

The primary function of the Divisional Director of Safety is to lead, manage, and continuously improve the safety program within an assigned division. This role ensures all projects comply with regulatory requirements and Ryan Companies safety standards while supporting operations leadership, mentoring safety staff, champion our safety culture and driving consistent implementation of company safety initiatives across the division.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division in implementing short- and long-term safety objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Clearly communicate the company safety vision through common goals, trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the safety status of all division projects within the division.
• Frequently visit project sites to verify implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Actively collaborate with divisional and regional operations leadership and office leadership teams.
• Review safety trends, metrics, and leading indicators and provide actionable recommendations.
• Lead communication with Project Executives and Project Directors regarding project safety performance.
• Seek, recommend, and implement innovative practices to achieve best-in-class safety performance.

Safety Training

• Communicate best practices and lessons learned across the division.
• Lead and facilitate training sessions on relevant safety topics.
• Develop and maintain high-quality safety training content.
• Solicit and incorporate feedback from employees to improve training effectiveness.
• Participate in company-wide and regional training initiatives.

Safety Management

• Ensure OSHA and (Cal/OSHA if applicable) recordkeeping requirements are maintained throughout the division.
• Conduct effective regional-level safety meetings.
• Conduct and oversee project-level safety meetings and audits.
• Actively mentor jobsite teams on hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Lead Preconstruction Kick-Off Meetings related to safety and risk planning.
• Provide guidance to preconstruction teams for budgeting purposes.
• Participate in Project Safety Committee and Company Safety Committee meetings.
• Lead project site walks throughout the division to identify and correct hazards.

Department Management

• Assist with development and execution of the safety department strategy within your division.
• Implement annual departmental goals and initiatives.
• Ensure standardized rollout of new or updated safety programs and processes.
• Lead and supervise regional safety staff.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure consistent application of safety programs.
• Support employee development, including mentoring, training, and performance reviews.
• Assist with development and management of regional safety budgets.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead incident investigations and ensure thorough reporting and corrective actions.
• Participate in claim management, OSHA responses, and insurance carrier reviews.
• Oversee safety documentation collection, review, and compliance.
• Ensure proper management of Job Hazard Analyses, permits, and required signage.
• Lead or oversee safety audits and inspections.
• Ensure the regional safety manual and procedures remain current with regulations.

Pre-Qualification & Preconstruction

• Participate in subcontractor pre-qualification and safety evaluations.
• Support preconstruction teams with safety planning and site walks.
• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety requirements and third-party platforms.
• Coordinate and oversee required Cal/OSHA permits (if applicable).

Networking

• Participate in industry safety organizations and committees.
• Attend safety conferences and networking events.
• Develop strong relationships with internal leadership and strategic trade partners.
• Establish proactive relationships with local OSHA offices and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and productively with others.
• Good oral communication – effectively relates to individuals or group situations.
• Good written skills – able to express ideas and clearly communicate ideas.
• Ability to utilize construction technology systems and multiple computer software platforms.
• Demonstrates leadership – effective in leading group or individual toward completion of tasks.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certificate.
• Four-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field or minimum 10-15 years of relevant project field experience in construction safety with an expectation to earn a degree that supports the growth of the department and position.
• Current first-aid, CPR and AED training from a nationally recognized organization.
• CSP, CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST board certified credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal language communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Initiative and desire to learn and take on increased responsibility.
• Emotional maturity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to motivate and contribute to the teamwork and morale of the project team.
• Commitment to Ryan Values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship, Family, Excellence, and Fun.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, Procore.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic understanding of business operations and workflows.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Retirement and Savings Benefits.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Educational Assistance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• Parenting Benefits.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds.
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events.