Corporate Safety Director
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced safety leader who is passionate not only about compliance, but about shaping and strengthening a proactive safety culture across our organization. This role goes beyond traditional jobsite oversight - it is an opportunity to influence how safety is experienced, understood, and lived every day across all locations. The ideal candidate blends strong field experience with a creative, data-informed approach to safety: using dashboards, trend analysis, and engaging training to help our teams anticipate risk, learn continuously, and go home safely every day.
Requirements
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive construction safety experience (degree may substitute for up to 4 years).
- Experience with general contractors; self-perform experience (masonry, carpentry, structural concrete) strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and construction safety standards, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
- Comfort using data, dashboards, and technology to analyze safety trends and communicate insights.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight as needed; valid driving record required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to influence without authority.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to set goals, prioritize work, and operate independently.
Nice To Haves
- A related college degree is preferred.
- CHST or related certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve our safety culture by partnering with project teams, field leaders, and leadership to embed safety into daily decision-making.
- Coordinate and support project-level safety efforts, including jobsite inspections, incident investigations, and hazard mitigation.
- Develop and deliver engaging safety training that goes beyond compliance — using practical, interactive, and innovative approaches that resonate with both field and office teams.
- Create and maintain safety dashboards and reporting tools to track leading and lagging indicators, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
- Conduct proactive safety analysis across all locations to anticipate risk, recommend preventative measures, and continuously improve outcomes.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings to influence safety planning early.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, subcontractors, and partners on safe work practices.
- Collaborate with the Safety Committee and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
- Support claims management and ensure accurate safety records for prequalification and project pursuits.
- Build strong relationships internally and externally with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and partners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual incentive program
- Paid holidays
- Vacation days of paid time off
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Summer hours
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional, employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
- Continuing education opportunities
- Support for volunteer work
- Growth opportunities through our Career Pathing Program
- The Hagerman Institute - customized learning and development
- A thriving, collaborative culture
- Generous employee referral bonus
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
