Safety Director

Location:

Otsego, MN
Compensation: $ - $

Employment Type:

Full-time

An established demolition and site‑work contractor is seeking a highly qualified Safety Director to lead the organization’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives. This role is responsible for building and sustaining a strong safety culture across all demolition operations through continuous program development, training, compliance oversight, and on-site support. The ideal candidate is proactive, passionate about safety, and committed to promoting safe behaviors and work practices across the organization.

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, FMCSA, Haz Mat, and all applicable regulatory standards related to demolition activities; remain current on regulatory changes and communicate operational impacts.
• Develop, update, and deliver demolition‑specific safety training programs, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Haz Mat, and internal safety curriculum.
• Administer all company safety programs and procedures, including incident reporting and response.
• Review project‑specific demolition means and methods; provide expert guidance to identify the safest and most efficient approaches.
• Lead demolition field safety initiatives such as incident investigations, best-practice sharing, orientations, discipline programs, safety days, and recognition programs.
• Conduct scheduled field audits and safety reviews on demolition projects; document findings and communicate action items to the Management Team.
• Provide regular reports to leadership outlining safety concerns, new initiatives, and regulatory updates.
• Oversee use of safety technology tools, analyze data trends, and develop corrective action plans to reduce incidents.
• Write and train teams on Site‑Specific HSE Plans.
• Support estimating and pre‑planning efforts, providing input on safe demolition practices.
• Read and interpret plans to identify safe execution strategies and contribute to the Job Hazard Analysis process.
• Facilitate new‑hire onboarding including orientation, training, and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Overnight regional travel required.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing safety for large‑scale demolition projects.
• Degree in a safety, engineering, or construction-related field preferred; certifications such as CSP, CHST, OHST, or OSHA 500/510 are beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities with proven success navigating high‑pressure environments.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction, architecture, and demolition methodologies.
• Proficiency with computers and safety-related technology tools.
• Self‑motivated, positive, and passionate about advancing safety culture.