Safety Director

About Us: Job Summary:

The Safety Director is a senior leader responsible for setting and sustaining a company-wide safety culture aligned with CCI Mechanical’s values and operational excellence. This role provides strategic leadership, resources, and communication to continuously improve safety performance and reduce risk across all company operations. The Safety Director plans, directs, and implements CCI’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

This position partners closely with executive leadership and field operations to ensure projects are executed safely, protecting employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public. The Safety Director serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team and sets the tone for corporate safety and risk management through visible leadership, sound judgment, and effective communication.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Promote and model the CCI Way in all aspects of safety leadership
• Establish clear safety expectations and accountability at all levels of the organization
• Empower employees and leaders to stop work and speak up when unsafe conditions exist
• Maintainan appropriate field presence while remaining focused on enterprise-level strategy

Audit & Risk Identification

• Oversee field and office safety through regular inspections, audits, and risk mitigation strategies
• Identify trends in incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain required records including incidents, investigations, audits, training, and equipment inspections
• Support Operations Managers and Field Leadership in addressing safety risks

Risk Management

• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Legal, and Insurance partners on workers’ compensation and other claims
• Oversee investigations of incidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions
• Assist in updating and maintaining the company Disaster and Emergency Response Plan
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and local safety regulations
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes and potential business impacts

Training & Development

• Develop and oversee comprehensive safety training programs for field and office personnel
• Ensure new hires receive effective safety orientation prior to beginning work
• Maintain accurate training records in compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver or coordinate safety training as required by federal and state regulations

Compliance & External Interface

• Serve as the corporate contact for OSHA and other regulatory agencies
• Support subcontractor safety prequalification and job-specific safety programs
• Oversee the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program and environmental compliance efforts
• Partner with HR to support drug-free workplace programs

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to partner effectively with executive and field leadership
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30required
• CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

This role requires regular visits to active construction sites and office environments. Work may involve walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and occasional lifting. Work is performed indoors and outdoors year-round.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as organizational needs evolve.

Work Environment:
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