Safety Director
About The Position
SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization providing workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. SMG is seeking a Local Safety Director in Houston, Texas. The role leads and administers project health, safety, and environmental programs, ensures compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements, and supports safety performance across construction and general industry environments. The Safety Director works with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations. The role includes field audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, contractor oversight, safety training, and reporting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- 15+ years of construction safety experience.
- Experience leading large-scale construction projects.
- A degree in Safety or Construction is required.
- Previous safety leadership experience.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course.
- BCSP certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and administer project HSE programs to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and project standards.
- Conduct field audits, safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Review and approve contractor safety personnel, safety plans, and project-specific HSE procedures.
- Partner with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations.
- Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor contractor performance and provide coaching, training, and guidance to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
- Facilitate safety meetings, track safety trends and corrective actions, and communicate project safety performance to key stakeholders.
- Provide technical expertise on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices within construction and general industry environments.
- Manage injury and incident reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes as needed.
- Promote continuous improvement through safety initiatives, training programs, and workforce engagement efforts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional supplemental products
- Premium pay at a 1.35 multiplier after working 40 billable hours in a week for eligible full-time, benefited Associates
- Annual pay/merit review and increase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
