Director of Safety - Lexicon Construction Management

Director of Safety - Lexicon Construction Management

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• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401k with company match
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As the primary leader and manager of the Company’s safety initiatives, the LCM Division Safety Director plays a crucial role in advancing a best-in-class safety and risk management culture across all Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) operations. This position provides strategic direction and leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and loss control programs. The Director ensures that the Company’s safety program complies with all applicable OSHA, client, and construction industry standards while fostering a culture of accountability and proactive safety engagement.

The Safety Director is responsible for overseeing and supporting a team of safety professionals and managing subcontractor safety programs to ensure compliance, collaboration, and alignment with company and client expectations. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Safety and maintains a strong dotted-line relationship to the LCM Division Vice President.

• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of the Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve best-in-class performance.
• Provide proactive leadership by anticipating potential safety risks, identifying solutions, and fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, train, and empower safety professionals, field teams, and management to promote ownership of safety performance at all levels.
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader who models safety excellence in all interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

• Oversee all safety operations for the LCM Division, ensuring consistency and effectiveness of safety initiatives across EPC projects.
• Manage and evaluate subcontractor safety programs, ensuring compliance with Company standards, client expectations, and all regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support Field Safety Managers in ensuring job sites remain hazard-free through periodic safety audits and inspections.
• Direct the development and maintenance of the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) process to ensure each project maintains a compliant and effective safety plan.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all external safety and risk management agencies, including OSHA and other federal, state, and local authorities.

• Oversee incident investigations and ensure thorough root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up.
• Conduct and/or supervise hazard assessments, safety inspections, and data analysis to identify trends and develop preventive measures.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership regarding safety performance, trends, and improvement opportunities.

• Ensure that all employees, including subcontractor personnel, receive appropriate and effective safety training.
• Plan and implement safety education programs, including new hire orientations, equipment operation, first aid/CPR certification, and regulatory compliance training.
• Maintain and update all training records and documentation per federal and state requirements.

• Evaluate and prequalify subcontractor safety programs, ensuring alignment with company and client safety expectations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Field Safety Managers to verify subcontractor compliance and performance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients,…