Director of Safety

Overview

Shook Construction is seeking a Director of Safety to lead the Company’s efforts on its continuous journey toward an exceptional safety culture reflective of its mission, vision and values. The role focuses on developing a behavior-based safety culture, partnering with field leaders, and ensuring job sites and workplaces meet safety expectations.

• Lead efforts toward an exceptional safety culture aligned with the company’s mission, vision and values.
• Enable and support field leaders to ensure job sites and workplaces meet safety expectations and foster a positive work environment.
• Develop and implement safety programs in a construction setting that meet or exceed compliance and regulatory requirements in a practical, collaborative manner.
• Lead a team of safety professionals and partner with other organizational leaders; report to the Chief Operating Officer.

• 10+ years of experience in managing safety requirements and controls, with at least part of this in a heavy construction setting.
• 10+ years of experience communicating with team members at all levels, as well as regulatory authorities and external partners.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and/or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).
• 5+ years of experience directly leading or managing direct reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; KPA knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, construction management, engineering or related field.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including time on job sites in all weather conditions.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction
• Location:
  
  Brecksville, OH area