Safety Director

Cherry Talent Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

An established commercial and industrial concrete services company is seeking a proactive, experienced Safety Director to lead and strengthen its company-wide safety program across multiple divisions. The role oversees safety for crews working on complex construction sites and a fleet of approximately 80 service vehicles. The Safety Director will evaluate existing processes, identify gaps, introduce improvements, build a strong safety culture, reduce incidents, and ensure employees have the training, resources, and accountability needed to work safely. This is a hands-on, independent leadership role requiring strong construction safety experience and the ability to work closely with division managers, operational leaders, and executive leadership. The successful candidate will oversee jobsite and fleet safety, training, incident investigations, compliance documentation, customer safety requirements, and risk and claims performance. The role is based in Houston, Texas, with travel to Dallas and New Orleans approximately one week per month and visits to active jobsites as needed. Compensation is $100,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience, plus an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

OSHA 30 certification.
At least two years of safety management or safety program oversight experience; five or more years of progressive safety experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, including fall protection, confined space safety, heavy equipment operations, and other construction-related hazards.
Familiarity with OSHA 300 logs, Experience Modification Rate (EMR), incident investigations, and safety documentation.
Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, and customer-specific safety compliance requirements.
Ability to develop and deliver safety training and coordinate competent-person requirements.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to influence employees at every level.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and manage priorities without constant supervision.
Ability and willingness to travel to Dallas and New Orleans approximately one week per month and visit active jobsites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in commercial construction safety.
Experience managing a company-wide safety program across multiple crews, divisions, projects, or locations.
Experience preparing and reviewing construction safety submittal packages.
Background in fleet safety, driver training, vehicle accident investigations, and risk reduction.
OSHA 500 certification, particularly for candidates able to teach OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses.

Responsibilities

Lead the company-wide safety program across multiple divisions by evaluating policies and procedures, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements.
Build a strong safety culture by engaging employees, supervisors, and division managers; promoting accountability and hazard reporting; and encouraging incident prevention.
Regularly visit active construction sites to assess working conditions, identify hazards, verify compliance, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Oversee driver safety initiatives for a fleet of approximately 80 vehicles, review accidents and near misses, identify trends, and implement preventive measures.
Lead investigations of jobsite incidents, vehicle accidents, and near misses; determine root causes, document findings, coordinate corrective actions, and reduce future incidents and losses.
Develop and coordinate safety training for employees and supervisors, including OSHA requirements, fall protection, confined spaces, heavy equipment, and other job-specific hazards.
Identify training gaps and maintain required certifications and competent-person designations.
Maintain OSHA 300 logs and related records, review EMR performance, and keep safety documentation accurate and up to date.
Oversee safety submittal packages and maintain compliance with customer and contractor requirements, including ISNetworld and Avetta.
Partner with division managers and operational leaders to implement consistent safety standards and ensure practices are followed across locations.
Analyze accident trends, identify opportunities to reduce claims and insurance costs, and track the effectiveness of safety initiatives.
Establish expectations, monitor program performance, communicate results to leadership, and develop a scalable safety program.
Travel to Dallas and New Orleans approximately one week per month and visit active jobsites as needed.