Vice President of Safety
Position Summary
The Vice President of Safety is responsible for leading AMPAM’s enterprise-wide safety strategy and execution across all business units, regions, and trades. This role will drive a culture where safety is embedded in every aspect of operations—from pre-construction planning through project execution—ensuring the highest standards of safety performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement AMPAM’s enterprise safety strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives
Establish clear safety standards, expectations, and accountability across all regions and trades
Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and culture across the organization
Maintain a strong and consistent presence in the field to reinforce safety expectations and build credibility
Partner with Field Leadership (Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers) to ensure safety ownership at all levels
Promote a culture of proactive hazard identification, open communication, and accountability
Lead initiatives that recognize and reinforce safe behaviors
Collaborate with Operations to integrate safety into all phases of project delivery, including: Pre-construction planning, Job setup and execution, Project reviews and closeout
Ensure safety considerations are embedded early in project planning to minimize risk
Oversee all incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
Ensure timely and effective response to incidents across all regions
Identify trends and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Partner with Claims & Legal Operations to support incident-related claims and litigation
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations (including OSHA)
Develop and maintain scalable safety systems, processes, and reporting tools
Standardize safety practices across all regions to support organizational alignment
Continuously evaluate and improve safety programs and procedures
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing safety organization across all regions
Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability within the safety team
Mentor and develop future safety leaders
Ensure consistency and alignment across regional safety teams
Provide regular reporting to the CEO and executive leadership on: Safety performance metrics, Incident trends, Key risks and mitigation strategies
Establish and track KPIs to measure safety performance and improvement
Hold operational leaders accountable for safety outcomes within their areas
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction or a related industry
Proven experience leading safety across multiple regions and large-scale operations
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices
Demonstrated success in improving safety performance and building safety culture
Experience partnering closely with field operations and project teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), or specialty contracting
Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity organization
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST preferred
Key Competencies
Strong ownership and accountability mindset
Credibility and presence in both field and executive environments
Ability to influence and drive alignment across all levels of the organization
Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
Data-driven decision-making
Clear and practical communication style
Success Metrics
Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
Increased field engagement and participation in safety programs
Improved incident response time and investigation quality
Reduction in repeat incidents through effective root cause mitigation
Consistent safety performance across all regions
Recruitment Agencies
To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.