Director Of Safety

Director of Safety

The Director of Safety leads and oversees all environmental, health, and safety initiatives across construction operations, with a focus on electrical construction. This role builds and executes a best-in-class safety program, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives a proactive safety culture across multiple job sites. The Director of Safety holds executive-level ownership of safety strategy and culture, has high visibility with leadership and external stakeholders, and plays a key role in reducing incidents and improving operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide safety strategy and comprehensive safety programs for construction operations.
• Lead safety planning for construction projects during preconstruction and throughout project execution.
• Conduct regular job site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Analyze incident data, trends, and root causes, and implement preventative measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review, approve, and monitor project-specific safety plans and ensure subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Serve as the primary company representative to OSHA and other external regulatory and safety agencies.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of safety training programs for field and office personnel.
• Lead safety committee initiatives and company-wide safety awareness campaigns to strengthen safety culture.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Safety Specialists and field safety personnel, including influencing hiring, training, and leadership development of safety teams.
• Ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and documentation processes are in place and consistently followed.
• Collaborate with project management, preconstruction, and field teams to integrate safety into planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Identify hazards and risks on active construction sites and implement effective corrective and preventive practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain job safety analyses (JSA) and other risk mitigation tools for critical tasks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards related to construction safety and environmental health and safety (EHS).
• Promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives and encourage open communication regarding hazards and near-misses.
• Coordinate safety program development and standardization across multiple projects in the Tri-State area.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety protocols, procedures, and training, and recommend improvements.
• Support project teams and general contractor partners in preconstruction and project coordination activities related to safety.
• Maintain readiness and responsiveness for field visits, including frequent travel to active job sites across PA, NJ, and DE.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Safety Management, Construction, or a related field, or significant relevant experience in place of a degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in safety management, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory and leadership role overseeing a highly structured safety program.
• Thorough technical knowledge of construction-related OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations on construction sites and implement effective corrective and preventive practices.
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols, procedures, and best practices in construction safety.
• Demonstrated experience in safety program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong experience in OSHA compliance and regulatory expertise.
• Hands-on experience with incident investigation, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies in construction environments.
• Experience leading safety training programs for field and office personnel.
• Knowledge of construction management processes, general contractor operations, and preconstruction and project coordination activities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel daily across the Tri-State region (PA, NJ, DE).
• Ability to manage and mentor safety professionals and field safety personnel.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• OSHA 30 certification (required).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification (preferred).
• OSHA 500 certification (preferred).
• Working knowledge of electrical construction and standards for electrical safety in the workplace, including NFPA 70E (preferred).
• First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Experience working with electrical contractors or on electrical construction projects.
• Familiarity with job safety analysis (JSA) development and…