Field Safety Director - Fabrication

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

The Field Safety Director provides strategic safety leadership and operational oversight for multiple steel erection and construction projects across assigned regions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing project-specific safety strategies, ensuring compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations, and supporting the successful execution of projects from pre-bid planning through project completion.

The Field Safety Director partners closely with Operations, Project Management, Estimating, Business Development, and Customers to identify project risks, establish site-specific safety plans, manage subcontractor safety performance, and ensure safety requirements are integrated into all phases of project execution. This role serves as the primary safety leader for assigned field projects and is responsible for promoting a culture that proactively identifies hazards, manages risk, and protects employees, subcontractors, customers, and company assets.

• Develop, implement, and oversee project-specific safety plans for multiple steel erection and construction projects.
• Ensure safety programs align with Lexicon standards, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in project startup planning, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and mobilization activities to identify and mitigate safety risks before work begins.
• Review customer safety requirements and integrate applicable standards into project execution plans.
• Coordinate safety requirements, orientations, and compliance expectations for project teams and subcontractors.

• Support estimating and business development teams during project pursuits, bids, and proposals.
• Review bid packages, customer safety specifications, and contract requirements to identify safety-related risks, costs, staffing requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Assist with the development of project-specific safety approaches and resources that support competitive and successful project proposals.
• Participate in customer presentations, pre-award meetings, and safety discussions as needed.

• Conduct safety evaluations and prequalification reviews for new projects, customers, and work locations.
• Review customer prequalification requirements and coordinate submission of safety performance information and documentation.
• Ensure project-specific safety documentation, permits, plans, and procedures are developed and maintained prior to project startup.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customer safety representatives and project stakeholders.

• Lead subcontractor safety oversight across assigned projects.
• Participate in subcontractor prequalification, selection, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with company policies, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with project leadership to address deficiencies and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for project personnel, supervisors, and management.
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors receive required safety orientation and project-specific training.
• Provide coaching and leadership development to field supervision regarding hazard recognition, risk management, and incident prevention.

• Conduct regular field visits, audits, inspections, and observations across multiple active projects.
• Identify existing and potential hazards and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
  
  Monitor safety performance through leading and lagging indicators and develop action plans to improve results.
• Prepare and present safety performance updates and trend analysis to operational and executive leadership.

• Lead investigations of accidents,…