Director of Safety & Risk Management

Superior Rigging and Erecting Co•Atlanta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking a proven safety leader to serve as their Director of Safety & Risk Management. This role reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer and serves as the senior safety leader for the organization. The position works closely with executive leadership to drive safety performance, operational excellence, workforce development, and risk reduction across the company. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional who wants to influence company strategy, strengthen safety culture, mentor safety teams, and help guide the next phase of organizational growth. The position offers a salary based on experience, plus a vehicle allowance, company fuel card, expense card, comprehensive benefits package, and direct exposure to executive leadership. The Director of Safety & Risk Management will help shape how safety is integrated into every aspect of our business while supporting continued growth across multiple operations and project locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
10+ years of progressive construction safety leadership experience
Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units
Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis programs
Experience partnering directly with executive and operational leadership teams
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to travel regularly to project sites and operational locations
Must currently reside within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer
CSP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent professional certification
Experience supporting crane operations, rigging, steel erection, industrial construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC, or heavy civil operations
Experience managing safety teams across multiple locations
Experience leading enterprise safety culture transformation initiatives
Experience supporting large general contractors, industrial contractors, or similarly complex organizations

Responsibilities

Lead the company's safety strategy across all business units and operational locations
Serve as the primary safety advisor to executive leadership
Develop and maintain corporate safety policies, procedures, and standards
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Project Management, and field leadership to improve safety performance
Support crane, rigging, steel erection, transportation, fabrication, and specialty construction operations
Conduct audits, assessments, and operational reviews
Lead investigations involving serious incidents, near misses, and high-potential events
Implement structured corrective action and risk reduction programs
Develop leading and lagging indicator reporting systems
Evaluate trends and identify opportunities to improve performance
Support workforce development through training, coaching, and leadership engagement
Mentor and develop safety professionals throughout the organization
Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement