Safety Director

Program Leadership, Strategy, and Governance

• Plans, develops, implements, and leads corporate and regional safety, health, and environmental protection programs.
• Evaluates the corporate safety program to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Develops and implements company-wide safety programs and initiatives.
• Makes recommendations to the Management Committee on safety-related issues.
• Drives performance metrics and accountability for safety performance across the Rocky Mountain Region.
• Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety leadership, coaching, and collaboration with operations supervisory personnel.
• Conducts proactive jobsite audits/inspections; documents findings, prepares reports, and tracks corrective actions to closure.
• Reviews safety incident and inspection documentation to ensure required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted per established procedures.
• Supports the return-to-work process for injured employees to minimize the impact of injuries.
• Develops and facilitates safety training programs.
• Sets and enforces subcontractor safety requirements.

Thoroughly Investigates Safety Incidents

• Investigates safety incidents, prepares required documentation, identifies root causes, and communicates status and learnings to management.
• Works closely with the Manager of Corporate Risk to minimize liability and workers’ compensation costs.

Assists in the Development and Implementation of the Corporate Crisis Management Plan

• Develops and maintains the corporate Crisis Management Plan.
• Communicates expectations and trains employees regarding responsibilities under the plan.

Purchasing and Safety Program Expenses

• Purchases and/or approves purchases (within delegated authority and the appropriate budget) for safety supplies, specialized PPE, and other safety program expenses.
• Supports standardization, compliance, and consistent availability across locations.

Physical Requirements

• Regular travel to projects within the assigned region (approximately 30–50%).
• Occasional travel to corporate offices or remote project locations.
• Physical requirements include walking on uneven surfaces; climbing ladders and stairs; bending, kneeling, and crouching; and moderate lifting consistent with typical jobsite requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of safety experience in construction, industrial, or mechanical systems industries.
• Experience supporting fabrication, modular construction, or service-based environments preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations applicable to the Rocky Mountain Region.
• Deep understanding of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Proven leadership in developing and sustaining a positive safety culture.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement necessary corrective measures.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Ability to evaluate risk, interpret data, and recommend effective solutions.
• Skilled in incident investigation, hazard analysis, and development of corrective action strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed areas.
• Excellent ability to establish and foster effective professional relationships with employees at all levels, vendors, contractors, and partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software applications.