Director of Safety

Scotty's Contracting and Stone • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

The Director of Safety develops, oversees, and enforces the company’s zero-harm health and safety program. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations through proactive prevention, employee responsibility, and continuous improvement. It oversees safety professionals, manages safety protocols across divisions, and helps maintain a safe work environment, with particular relevance to construction and heavy civil, heavy highway, or quarry operations.

The Director leads safety strategy, culture, staff, training, hazard prevention, and incident response. The role partners with executive leadership, department heads, HR, and operations; administers workers’ compensation and vehicle incident claims; manages return-to-work and restricted-duty programs; and supports risk management. It also leads fleet and driver safety initiatives for TS Trucking and oversees DOT compliance.

Requirements

• 10–12+ years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices.
• A bachelor’s degree and/or background in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering, along with relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, coach field leaders, and build trust with diverse work groups.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and public speaking skills suitable for training and enforcement.
• Ethical mindset and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT.
• CSP certification.
• OSHA 500 safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive company health and safety programs.
• Visit construction and operational sites to check compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulations, and conduct inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Provide leadership and support to field safety and management work groups.
• Drive continuous improvement in the company’s safety culture and training program.
• Lead fleet and driver safety initiatives for TS Trucking and ensure compliance with DOT standards.
• Define and communicate the company’s safety vision, goals, and policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership, engagement, accountability, learning, mentoring, and workforce empowerment.
• Lead, coach, and develop safety staff; manage team hiring, performance, development, and accountability.
• Ensure employees receive required safety training that meets internal, client, and regulatory standards.
• Provide safety coaching and knowledge sharing to leaders, supervisors, and field teams.
• Oversee hazard assessments, safety inspections, and jobsite observations.
• Analyze inspection and incident data, identify root causes, and implement preventive actions.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Develop annual safety goals, plans, and budgets.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and senior leaders on priorities and outcomes.
• Administer workers’ compensation and vehicle incident claims.
• Manage return-to-work and restricted-duty programs.
• Serve on the Executive Safety Committee.
• Oversee motor vehicle records (MVR) compliance and administration.
• Manage safety incentive programs tied to desired behaviors and results.
• Partner with department heads, HR, and operations on safety and compliance initiatives.
• Support overall risk management strategies with the EVP/CFO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director