Safety Director

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. SMG is seeking a Local Safety Director in Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer project HSE programs to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and project standards.
• Conduct field audits, safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor safety personnel, safety plans, and project-specific HSE procedures.
• Partner with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide coaching, training, and guidance to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Facilitate safety meetings, track safety trends and corrective actions, and communicate project safety performance to key stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices within construction and general industry environments.
• Manage injury and incident reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through safety initiatives, training programs, and workforce engagement efforts.

Requirements

• 15+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience leading large-scale construction projects
• Degree in Safety or Construction is required
• Previous safety leadership experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course, BCSP cert is preferred
• Physical demands may include moving long distances, ascending/descending stairs and ladders, remaining stationary for prolonged periods, working in extreme weather, exposure to loud noises, and wearing personal protective gear correctly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional supplemental products

Pay

Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000. Full-time, benefited Associates are eligible for Premium Pay after working 40 billable hours for the week. Premium pay is at a 1.35 multiplier. Annual pay/merit review/increase.