Corporate Safety Director

The Corporate Safety Director is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s safety program and safety culture across all operations. This role builds upon the strong safety culture already established within the organization while driving best-in-class safety performance across all operations.

The Corporate Safety Director provides strategic leadership for the company’s safety initiatives, collaborates closely with operations and HR leadership, and oversees the regional safety team to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and client safety requirements.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with OSHA, state OSHA, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations leadership, and other departments to review and update safety-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment across the organization
• Ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA, WISHA, and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to Regional Safety Managers (RSMs) and safety consultants
• Establish and maintain regular coordination meetings with Regional Safety Managers to review incidents, discuss safety initiatives, and align on safety strategy
• Conduct and oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Monitor and analyze key safety metrics including EMR, incident trends, and near-miss reporting
• Drive the use of leading safety indicators, including safety observations, near-miss reporting, and proactive hazard identification to prevent incidents before they occur
• Conduct regular field audits, jobsite visits, and safety program assessments across projects, districts, and corporate operations
• Maintain a visible field presence by regularly visiting projects, engaging directly with crews, and reinforcing a proactive safety culture at the jobsite level
• Develop and deliver safety training programs addressing all aspects of construction safety and hazardous materials
• Lead and support Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) processes and ensure effective hazard identification and mitigation
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure safety is integrated into project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Manage and support the company’s risk management and workers’ compensation processes, including:
• Monitoring injury and insurance claims
• Coordinating with insurance carriers and brokers
• Communicating with injured employees to ensure they understand their rights and receive appropriate care
• Serving as an advocate for employees while supporting appropriate claim management
• Manage contractor prequalification and compliance platforms including ISN Network
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations
• Prepare and present quarterly and annual safety performance reports to executive leadership
• Promote and reinforce a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organization

• Champion a culture where safety is integrated into planning, operations, and decision-making at every level of the organization
• Build strong partnerships with operations leadership, HR, and project teams to ensure safety supports operational success
• Maintain a visible leadership presence in the field, engaging directly with crews and reinforcing the company’s safety culture
• Lead by influence and collaboration while maintaining clear expectations for safety accountability across the organization
• Promote continuous improvement through data analysis, incident reviews, and proactive hazard identification
• Represent the company professionally with general contractors, regulators, and industry organizations, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a safety leader in the industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of construction safety experience, with increasing leadership responsibility
• Field construction experience strongly preferred
• Professional…