Safety Director - Power

Flatiron Construction Corp•Atlanta, GA

9h•$133,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The Safety Director - Power oversees occupational health and safety programs for a single mega project or all projects in a division. The role analyzes safety trends, ensures regulatory compliance, provides technical expertise, and promotes a safe and healthy working environment. It develops and implements safety procedures, training, and initiatives aligned with the company’s core Health and Safety program. The position oversees safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, incident reporting and resolution, safety equipment and inspection needs, and hazard analysis documentation. It reviews project status and trend reports and presents them at District Operations meetings. The Safety Director also leads and mentors safety professionals and communicates safety programs and risks to project stakeholders, owners, regulators, and senior company leadership.

Requirements

20+ years of experience in construction or safety.
10+ years of experience managing construction or safety teams.
Experience with diverse, complex, and high-risk construction projects.
Proven leadership skills and ability to communicate clear expectations to direct reports and project stakeholders.
Ability to communicate safety programs to senior company leadership and present effectively to project owners, regulatory agencies, and internal senior leadership.
Strong skills identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals and assigning tasks and training to build an effective team.
Ability to provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on safety expertise and standard safety principles.
Expertise identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative, compliant mitigation strategies consistent with safety programs and agency requirements.
Expert knowledge of construction-site equipment, methods, and processes.
Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that may affect company and project production.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field.
Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety programs and procedures for a single mega project or all projects in a division.
Develop division-wide or mega-project-specific safety procedures and practices.
Implement safety training and initiatives aligned with the company’s core Health and Safety program.
Review project trend analysis to ensure accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety-related incidents.
Oversee safety orientations, training, and project-site toolbox talks within designated timeframes.
Direct project-site training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support construction schedules and promote cost savings.
Support safety equipment procurement and maintenance needs as required by direct reports, and provide technical expertise on high-risk or complex safety issues.
Review project status and trend analysis reports for presentation at District Operations meetings.
Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the project site; review investigations and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
Review and approve Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation for accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
Participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the project plan.
Lead and mentor direct-report safety professionals, assign tasks, and provide training to build a strong internal team.
Communicate safety programs to senior company leadership and present to project owners, regulatory agencies, and internal senior leadership.