Safety Director

About the role

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. SMG is seeking a Safety Director in Lebanon, Indiana. The key functions of this position are managing teams/departments and providing oversight of program execution and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams/departments, oversight of program execution, and program ownership
• Support project leadership with safety on a mega construction project
• Partner with the project team to support the proper execution of all local/State/and Federal safety requirements
• Serve as a liaison between the client and contractors, fulfilling operating procedures and safety policies
• Partner with the project team and all trade partners to build and maintain a safety culture aligned with the client's vision
• Conduct safety observations and establish appropriate corrective actions for all unsafe conditions or practices identified during field visits
• Keep stakeholders informed of the safety performance of the contractors working on the project
• Facilitates Incident Reporting Procedures
• Provide safety "boots on the ground" resources for the client to ensure program execution
• Provide coaching to contractors when gaps are identified and communicate safety expectations
• Influence the proper execution of safety plans and participate in event investigations

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction safety experience
• Three-plus years of experience managing teams/departments, overseeing program execution, and managing program ownership
• Previous Commissioning experience
• Degree in Safety or related fields
• Previous safety leadership experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
• Physical demands of the job may include:
  • Moving about long distances
  • Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
  • Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
  • Working in extreme weather
  • Being exposed to loud noises
  • 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: $99,000 - $124,800. Premium pay is available after working 40 billable hours in a week at a 1.35 multiplier. Annual pay/merit review and increase are provided.