Director, Safety

Hinterland Group•Riviera Beach, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Safety and Risk Mitigation is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving Hinterland Group's enterprise-wide safety and risk management function. This role owns the strategy, systems, and culture that keep our people safe and our loss exposure low as the company scales across Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Reporting to the COO, the Director partners with executive leadership, Operations, Project Management, HR, and Fleet to embed proactive risk mitigation into every phase of project execution, drive OSHA and multi-state regulatory compliance, and lead a growing safety team. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at the executive table while still walking the job site.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in construction safety, risk management, or loss control, including experience on commercial, industrial, civil, or heavy construction projects
3+ years in a leadership or management capacity, with direct experience building or scaling a safety function or team
Multi-state or multi-site safety program experience strongly preferred, given Hinterland's footprint across FL/NC/SC
Experience presenting safety performance and risk strategy to executive leadership or ownership
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Risk Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
OSHA 500-Hour Construction Certification preferred
One of the following required: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST, CHSO, COSM, or ASP
Deep understanding of construction operations, field hazards, and risk management principles
Expert knowledge of OSHA standards, multi-state regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Proven ability to lead and develop a team, and to operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership
Strong budget management and vendor/broker relationship skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities
Strong report writing, documentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to travel regularly to project sites across Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and to work in active construction environments

Nice To Haves

Additional risk management credentials (e.g., ARM, CRIS) a plus

Responsibilities

Own and continuously evolve Hinterland Group's company-wide safety and risk mitigation strategy, aligned to business growth and multi-state expansion
Build, lead, and mentor a safety team as the company scales, setting standards for performance, accountability, and professional development
Establish and report on company-wide safety KPIs (TRIR, EMR, near-miss rates, claim frequency/severity) to the executive leadership
Own the safety and risk mitigation budget, including training, PPE, safety technology, and staffing investments
Represent safety and risk management in planning and major client or bid discussions where safety performance is a differentiator
Conduct and oversee job-site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and potential loss exposures across all active projects
Develop and implement loss prevention and risk mitigation strategies tailored to construction, trenchless, and underground utility work
Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety and risk management plans before and during mobilization
Analyze loss trends across the portfolio and recommend operational improvements to reduce claim frequency and severity
Monitor and enforce compliance with company safety programs and applicable OSHA regulations across Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Stay ahead of evolving multi-state regulatory requirements and ensure Hinterland's programs meet or exceed the strictest applicable standard
Review subcontractor insurance certificates, contracts, and risk transfer requirements to protect the company's exposure
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and compliance activities
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near-misses, and property damage claims
Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, root causes, and corrective action plans, and track corrective actions to closure
Partner with Legal, HR, and insurance carriers/brokers on claims requiring escalation
Design and deliver employee training on risk awareness, accident prevention, and loss control procedures across field and office staff
Drive a company-wide culture of proactive safety ownership, not just compliance, at every level from field crews to leadership
Partner with HR on onboarding, certifications tracking, and safety-related performance standards
Support workers' compensation management and return-to-work programs in partnership with HR and carriers
Manage relationships with insurance brokers and carriers, including renewals, claims reviews, and risk transfer strategy
Develop and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans for job sites and corporate operations
Oversee fleet safety compliance in partnership with the Fleet department, including DOT-related requirements where applicable