Director of Safety & Risk Management

Location:

Tampa, Florida(Supporting Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco Counties)

Join a Company That Runs Towardthe Storm.

At Steadfast
, we believe our greatest responsibility is taking care of our people.

Our field teams are the heart of everything we do, and our leadership team exists for one purpose:

Safety isn't about saying no.  It's about helping our crews perform exceptional work safely,efficiently, and confidently.

Our culture is built around The Steadfast Way
:

• Run Toward the Storm
• Move As One
• Stand Firm in Faith

We believe when we serve our field operations well,
we strengthen the entire herd.

If you're a safety leader whoenjoys building relationships, solving problems, coaching people, and helping operations succeed—not someone who leads through fear or bureaucracy,we'd loveto meet you.

The Director of Safety & Risk Management serves as astrategic leader responsible for protecting over 350 employees while supporting the continued growth of one of Tampa Bay's premier commercial landscape contractors.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, this position leads the company's Environmental, Health, Safety,Fleet Safety, and Risk Management programs across all divisions.

More importantly, this leader becomes a trusted partner to Operations.

Create an environment where every employee has the training, equipment, leadership, and confidence to return home safely every day.

Success isn't measured by paperwork.

It's measured by trust.

Our best Safety Director will:

• Be respected by field employees.
• Coach instead of criticize.
• Solve problems alongside Operations.
• Build relationships with supervisors.
• Help crews work smarter and safer.
• Earn credibility by being present in the field—notbehind a desk.

This position spends significant time where the work happens.

As Director of Safety, you will:

• Champion a culture where safety is everyone'sresponsibility.
• Inspire employees through leadership, coaching, and accountability.
• Reinforce The Steadfast Way in every interaction.

• Partner daily with Operations Managers, Branch Managers, Superintendents, and Crew Leaders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to coach—not simply inspect.
• Help remove obstacles that prevent crews from performing safely.

• Lead company-wide OSHA, DOT, EPA, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation.
• Manage company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct facility and jobsite audits.
• Ensure proper PPE compliance.

• Lead new employee safety orientation.
• Develop leadership safety training.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ongoing education.
• Mentor supervisors to become stronger safety leaders.

• Lead investigations involving injuries, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
• Identify root causes.
• Implement corrective actions.
• Share lessons learned across the company.

• Oversee driver qualification files.
• Improve driver performance.
• Monitor telematics and vehicle safety programs.
• Reduce preventable vehicle accidents.

• Partner with Human Resources on Workers'Compensation.
• Assist with insurance audits.
• Support customer safety prequalification.
• Monitor safety metrics and KPI reporting.

We're looking for someone who naturally leads people—not simply enforces rules.

The ideal candidate is:

• Visible
• Humble
• Decisive
• Accountable
• Consistent
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable having difficult conversations
• Passionate about coaching others

You understand that the best safety cultures are built through relationships—not regulations alone.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive safety…