What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Safety (Greater Washington DC, MD, VA Region) position at Action Elevator Company?
ABOUT ACTION ELEVATOR
Action Elevator is a full-service, union-signatory elevator company specializing in service, repair, modernization, and testing. For over 30 years, we’ve built a strong reputation by delivering safe, high-quality work and long-term customer relationships across the Mid-Atlantic.
As we continue to grow, safety remains our top priority—we are building a best-in-class organization focused on protecting our people and supporting strong, consistent field execution.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Safety is responsible for leading safety performance across all operations, including maintenance, repair, modernization, testing, and construction.
This role will build and lead Action Elevator’s safety program, establishing standards, training, compliance processes, track safety statistics and accountability across all branches.
The Director of Safety partners closely with field leadership and operations teams to ensure work is executed safely, consistently, and in alignment with company standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic direction and strong field engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Leadership & Culture
- Lead and promote a company-wide culture of safety accountability
- Partner with Superintendents and field teams to reinforce safe execution at the jobsite level
- Provide coaching to leaders and teams on safety expectations and risk management
- Lead safety initiatives, committees, and recognition programs
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME A17.1, and all applicable local codes
- Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures
- Ensure consistent application of safety standards across all projects
Field Safety Execution
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits
- Support planning and execution of work with a focus on risk mitigation
- Partner with field teams on high-risk activities and job hazard analyses
Incident Management & Reporting
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Implement corrective and preventive action plans
- Track and communicate safety trends and lessons learned
- Track and report on safety statistics
Training & Development
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for field and office teams
- Ensure compliance with required certifications and training standards
- Support onboarding safety programs for new hires and acquisitions
- Educate field supervisors and the leadership team on how to conduct safety audits
- Educate sales personnel on how to safely conduct job-site surveys
Scalability & Growth
- Support integration of acquired branches into standardized safety practices
- Build systems capable of supporting ongoing organizational growth
- Recommend future safety staffing and structure as the company expands
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of safety leadership experience in construction or related field
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
- Experience working in field-based operations and construction environments
- Proven ability to influence leaders and drive safety culture
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to travel regularly across branch locations
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Safe, compliant job sites across all branches
- Strong field engagement and accountability for safety
- Reduced incidents and improved safety performance metrics
- Consistent safety standards across the organization
- Scalable safety function supporting company growth
WHY JOIN ACTION ELEVATOR
This is an opportunity to build and lead the safety function at Action Elevator. You will work directly with leadership and field teams to shape how safety is executed across the company while protecting our people and supporting growth.
This role is best suited for candidates who lead through influence—not enforcement—by building strong relationships, coaching field teams, and driving safety as an everyday habit across the organization.