Safety Director

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, New York, New York

Aug 28, 2026

Pavarini McGovern, Part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Safety Director for New York City, NY. The Construction Safety Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all safety initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and promoting continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the organization.

• Serve as the organization's senior safety leader, establishing the vision, strategy, and performance expectations for all safety and health initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to align safety objectives with organizational goals, operational priorities, and business growth strategies.
• Advise executives and operational leaders on risk exposure, regulatory developments, emerging industry trends, and best practices in construction safety.
• Provide regular reports and presentations to senior leadership regarding safety performance, incident trends, corrective actions, and organizational risks.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving operational performance, and advancing a culture of safety excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning, business development, preconstruction activities, and operational reviews to ensure safety considerations are integrated into key business decisions.
• Represent the organization in matters involving regulatory agencies, clients, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and industry stakeholders.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, programs, procedures, and standards.
• Establish annual safety goals, key performance indicators, and strategic initiatives to drive measurable improvements in safety performance.
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture that emphasizes accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency in safety expectations and practices across all projects and locations.

• Direct and manage safety managers, coordinators, specialists, and other safety personnel across multiple projects and locations.
• Establish safety staffing strategies and allocate resources based on project complexity, risk levels, and operational needs.
• Conduct executive-level project audits, site assessments, and operational reviews to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, field leadership, and subcontractors to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Review high-risk work activities and ensure appropriate planning, supervision, and control measures are in place.
• Monitor project safety performance and provide guidance to operational leaders regarding risk mitigation and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns.
• Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate incident trends and develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents in accordance with company requirements.

Coordinate with operations, human resources, insurance providers, and legal representatives regarding incident response and claims management.

• Maintain accurate safety records and reporting systems.

• Develop and oversee comprehensive safety training programs for employees, supervisors, managers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA training requirements and industry best practices.
• Promote workforce engagement through safety committees, leadership training, toolbox talks, and employee involvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop safety professionals to build organizational capability and support succession planning.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improved knowledge retention and field application.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, local, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Represent the company during inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Support claims management and return-to-work programs.
• Update policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.

• Develop departmental budgets and staffing plans, to support organizational growth and long-term objectives.
• Manage safety recognition and incentive programs.

Utilize data analysis and trend reporting to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making

• Monitor and analyze safety metrics including TRIR, DART, EMR, lost-time incidents, and leading indicators.
• Develop action plans to achieve annual safety performance objectives.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.