Safety Director

Greystar Management Services•Boston, MA

32d

About The Position

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com . The Director of Safety serves as the senior operational leader responsible for developing and driving the strategic vision, culture, and execution of safety programs across the Greystar Management Services business. Reporting to the Managing Director of Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering, the Director provides enterprise‑level leadership, champions a culture of safety, and ensures operational alignment with corporate and regulatory standards. This role partners with Risk Management, Global Safety & Security, Operations, Maintenance, and other Greystar business units to ensure that every site team member is equipped with the tools, processes, training, and support necessary to work safely and effectively each day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field required.
10+ years of progressive experience in safety leadership, environmental health & safety (EHS), or risk management roles.
5+ years of experience in multi‑site leadership; director‑level role preferred.
Experience supporting field operations, maintenance, or property management environments strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental health & safety standards, and federal/state compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of incident investigations, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation strategies.
Ability to develop and implement safety programs for both field and office environments.
Proven ability to influence leaders at all levels and drive change across a dispersed workforce.
Strong business acumen with the ability to articulate the operational and financial impact of safety initiatives.
Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and business units.
Demonstrated capability in managing large‑scale safety initiatives, audits, and training programs.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Skilled in root‑cause analysis, incident reviews, and development of corrective action plans.
Ability to identify operational gaps, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture Development Lead the creation, development, and reinforcement of a safety ‑ first culture throughout the Greystar Management Services business. Integrate safety into organizational strategies, business decisions, and operational priorities. Influence leaders at all levels to embed safety practices into daily operations and long ‑ term planning .
Program Development & Governance Design and oversee objective ‑ based safety programs, practices, audits, and field processes to ensure consistent adherence to safety protocols. Establish safety governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that support compliance and operational excellence. Partner with cross ‑ functional leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across business units.
Performance Measurement & Reporting Define and manage key safety KPIs to drive accountability, awareness, and results. Develop dashboards, reporting structures, and communication channels to promote transparency and continuous improvement. Analyze incident and insurance claim data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Training & Capability Building Develop, refine, and oversee the enterprise safety training strategy for all new and existing team members, including: Policy development and maintenance Onboarding and continuing education programs Field and office safety protocols Ensure training content aligns with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and industry best practices.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance Lead investigations and evaluations of site accidents, incidents, and near-misses, implementing systemic improvements to mitigate risk. Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, maintaining accurate records and documentation. Serve as a subject-matter expert to support leaders with site ‑ specific or project ‑ based safety needs .
Vendor & Partner Management Establish standards, evaluation processes, and qualification criteria for vendors and contractors performing work across Greystar Management Services. Ensure third ‑ party partners adhere to company safety expectations and regulatory requirements.
Enterprise Collaboration & Advisory Provide strategic guidance on safety matters to field leaders, operations executives, and maintenance teams. Collaborate with the national maintenance team to develop safety standards for both field and office environments. Author and disseminate safety guidance, communications, and best ‑ practice recommendations.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.