Director Of Safety

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Full Time Senior Management Syracuse, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Director of Safety – Construction

Pay: $90,000 – $120,000 per year, exempt/salaried position
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Regional travel to project sites required

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and continuously improve our company-wide safety program. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for developing safety strategy, strengthening our culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing workplace injuries and losses across our construction operations. The Safety Director will report to the President, lead a team of Safety Officers, and work closely with field leadership, project teams, and company management to ensure employees have the training, tools, and support needed to work safely every day.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction safety expertise with the ability to lead people, analyze trends, develop practical solutions, and build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead our safety program. Direct the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Manage and develop the safety team. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the safety officers while promoting consistency and accountability across project sites.
• Maintain regulatory compliance. Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, New York State, and local safety regulations and requirements.
• Be present in the field. Regularly visit project sites to inspect workplace conditions, equipment, and work practices; identify potential hazards; and partner with field teams to implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement. Evaluate safety trends, EMR, loss ratios, incidents, and other performance indicators and recommend strategies to reduce injuries and losses.
• Investigate incidents. Analyze accidents, injuries, near misses, and other incidents to determine root causes and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Support workers’ compensation management. Monitor claims and collaborate with appropriate parties to help reduce lost work time and support successful return-to-work efforts.
• Prepare and
  Deliver e ffective safety training. Develop, present, and coordinate ongoing employee safety training and new-hire safety orientation.
• Coordinate required certifications and testing. Arrange CPR/first aid training, respirator medical evaluations, fit testing, and other required programs while maintaining accurate training records.
• Maintain OSHA records and reporting. Ensure required OSHA forms, logs, postings, and incident documentation are completed accurately and within required time frames.
• Stay current. Maintain professional knowledge through OSHA resources, seminars, industry organizations, professional affiliations, and continuing education.
• Manage safety documentation. Maintain safety records, inspection documentation, monthly safety calendars, checklists, meeting materials, and other required reports.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience , with demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, materials, hazards, and safe work practices.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations and OSHA standards.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety inspections, identifying hazards,…