Regional Safety Director

Adolfson & Peterson•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Director to manage and direct the regional safety program and provide a safe environment for team members. The director leads and champions the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) philosophy and culture, supports senior management’s commitment to the initiative, arranges and delivers safety training, and communicates and collaborates with leadership on safety issues. The role provides oversight, escalation support, and accountability. The Regional Safety Director develops and executes the regional safety program, sets and reports on safety goals and performance, oversees training, audits, inspections, subcontractor safety, regulatory matters, claims, and incident investigations, and leads regional safety staff. The director also partners with project teams and regional leadership to prevent and mitigate hazards, maintain compliance, and foster an IIF culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational or industrial safety, safety management, construction management, or a related field.
12–15 years of progressive experience in field and office safety and health program management, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience in construction safety, specifically in a leadership EHS managerial role.
Experience working through inspections and audits with state and local government agencies.
Experience managing safety budgets.
Broad knowledge of state and federal safety laws and regulations, including dust control, stormwater, heat, and silica requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as safety management platforms and data and analytics tools.
Strong presentation, training, and executive communication skills.
Ability to obtain relevant safety certification within 12 months.
OSHA 500 Trainer card for construction, or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED credentials.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the region and work in varied and sometimes extreme weather.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Experience participating actively in a complex business to drive growth and change, with demonstrated effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
Ability to identify talent, develop teams, and build trust and engagement.
Experience cultivating relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to key colleagues, and connecting with team members at all levels.
Ability to get to the core of complex issues and provide insightful, constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for working safely and champion the IIF culture, reinforcing care, concern, and safe behavior throughout the organization.
Communicate and reinforce IIF principles, and support continuous improvement of related processes and procedures.
Develop and execute the regional safety program in accordance with organization-wide requirements and best practices.
Work with the National Safety Committee to identify, update, write, and implement safety and health policies.
Set regional safety goals and KPIs, including leading indicators, TRIR, DART, EMR contribution, and SIF metrics, and report performance to regional and executive leadership.
Oversee and deliver the company-wide safety training program, provide or coordinate training for team members, distribute safety updates, and present new-team-member safety orientations.
Hire and lead regional safety team members, develop career pathways and individual development plans, and assist regional leadership with safety accountability criteria.
Monitor regional safety performance and communicate findings to senior management and project teams.
Oversee the regional audit and inspection program; manage and perform audits and inspections; communicate findings to project teams; and recommend remedies and process improvements.
Engage with senior management on safety processes and results for current projects.
Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities, raise concerns with appropriate representatives, and collaborate on ways to reduce risk while maintaining policy and regulatory compliance.
Establish and manage relationships with federal and state OSHA programs and lead responses to agency inspections, citations, and information conferences.
Implement regional SIF prevention and critical-control programs, and ensure health-illness prevention, emergency-response, crisis plans, and compliance with emerging heat rules.
Work with state and federal agencies on inspections and identified issues to minimize future impact on the company.
Track, analyze, and report regional workers’ compensation, auto, property, equipment, and general liability claims; work with human resources, insurance, and legal teams; participate in quarterly claims reviews; and attend depositions and provide claim background.
Handle workers’ compensation cases and oversee investigations of accidents and incidents involving company personnel or projects.
Support mental health, substance-use prevention, and well-being programs.
Ensure application of the company Drug and Alcohol Testing policy, including post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Ensure the fleet safety policy is in place and that covered individuals comply with it.
Coach and mentor regional team members to foster the IIF culture and ensure compliance with the AP EHS program.
Assist project management and superintendents with subcontractor safety submittals and with obtaining safety equipment, anticipating hazards, planning hazard controls, implementing site-specific emergency and crisis plans, investigating accidents, staying in contact with injured team members, and identifying light-duty tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.