National Safety Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic National Safety Director to lead and elevate safety performance across multiple operating companies. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, aligning safety initiatives with business objectives, and partnering with executive leadership to reduce risk and improve operational excellence.

You’ll play a key role in shaping company-wide safety strategy, influencing leadership, and ensuring compliance across all regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement a proactive, enterprise-wide safety culture
• Establish and track safety KPIs, goals, and performance metrics
• Analyze leading indicators, incident trends, and risk exposures, and implement data-driven solutions
• Lead and mentor subsidiary Safety Leaders to ensure consistency and accountability across all locations
• Oversee investigations of incidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses, identifying root causes and preventive actions
• Develop and implement training programs and certification pathways for key operational roles
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies and procedures
• Partner with insurance carriers and risk teams to address claims and mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans across all entities
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, encouraging reporting of near misses and safety concerns
• Lead change management initiatives related to safety programs and cultural integration
• Collaborate with industry groups and regulatory agencies to stay ahead of evolving standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10 years of progressive safety and risk management experience, including team leadership
• Experience in construction and/or commercial environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level and across diverse teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator and collaborator across all levels
• Hands-on leader who leads by example
• High level of accountability and ownership

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This role operates in both office and field environments, including active construction sites. Responsibilities may include:

• Standing, walking, climbing, and inspecting job sites
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise levels, and industrial environments
• Working around moving equipment, mechanical parts, and airborne particles

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a high level of focus and adherence to safety protocols at all times.

Schedule & Travel:

• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Travel required (primarily regional, with occasional overnight travel)

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape safety at a national level, influence executive decision-making, and build a best-in-class safety culture across a growing organization.