Director of Safety

# Safety Director Department: Safety Reports To: President or Chief Operating Officer Direct Reports: Safety Coordinators (future growth), Safety Committee Members (functional leadership) FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Approximately 50% ## Position Summary The Safety Director develops, implements, and leads the Company's comprehensive safety strategy across all branch locations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations while fostering a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. The position partners with operations and executive leadership to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and build accountability across the organization. ## Essential Responsibilities Leadership • Develop and execute the Company's strategic safety program. • Promote a proactive safety culture. • Establish annual safety goals and KPIs. Compliance • Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT, and regulatory compliance. • Maintain safety policies and reporting. Field Operations • Conduct jobsite inspections and audits. • Assist project teams with safety planning. Incident Management • Lead investigations and corrective actions. Training & Development • Deliver company-wide safety training and orientation. Fleet & Equipment • Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, inspections. Risk Management & Reporting • Partner with leadership, analyze trends, develop monthly scorecards. ## Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • 7+ years construction/commercial mechanical safety. • 3+ years leadership. Preferred • CSP, CHST, OSHA 500, First Aid/CPR Instructor, DOT experience. ## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Leadership • Coaching • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Project Management • Root Cause Analysis • Microsoft Office ## Physical Requirements - Walk active construction sites. • Climb ladders. • Lift up to 50 lbs. • Wear required PPE. ## Performance Expectations - Reduce incidents. • Improve safety participation. • Complete audits on time. • Maintain regulatory compliance. ## Core Competencies - Leadership • Accountability • Integrity • Communication • Continuous Improvement ## Working Conditions Office, construction sites, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor environments. ## Reporting Relationships Reports To: President or COO Direct Reports: Safety Coordinators (future growth), Safety Committee Members ## Travel Requirements Approximately 50% travel throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.