Safety Director

K L Masters Construction Company (KLMCC) is widely recognized as one of the Tri-state region’s premier general contractors for large scale residential projects. With a respected track record spanning over two decades, our team has delivered 40 large scale projects on time and on budget. During this time, our skilled leadership team has amassed a wealth of local knowledge and extensive network of local partnerships. This foundation allows us to navigate challenging urban construction projects, with focus on innovation, adaptability, and client satisfaction. Despite our large footprint and extensive resources, KLMCC has maintained our family-business mentality that priorities employee development and satisfaction. We empower our employees by actively investing in their growth, balance, and advancement.

SAFETY DIRECTOR

The Safety Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the company-wide safety and risk management programs across all project sites and operations. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies, analyzing company-wide safety metrics, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. The Safety Director serves as the primary authority on safety culture, protecting employees, subcontractors, and the interests of K L Masters Construction Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, training programs, strategies, and procedures across all divisions.
• Safety Culture: Direct and cultivate a progressive culture of safety across all project sites and throughout K L Masters Construction Company as a whole.
• Pre-Planning & Hazard Mitigation: Establish protocols for comprehensive pre-planning and hazard analysis on new projects; audit project teams to ensure potential risks are identified and mitigated before work begins.
• Oversight & Auditing: Oversee the framework for regular jobsite inspections and safety audits, ensuring corrective action plans are effectively executed by project teams.
• Training & Education: Design and manage job-site safety training programs for company-wide use—including best practices, early intervention, and safe equipment operation. Direct and document required training programs, including OSHA 10/30 Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR, Equipment Operation, and Fall Protection.
• Compliance & Recordkeeping: Maintain complete organizational oversight of employee training records and project safety documentation. Ensure strict adherence to recordkeeping and reporting guidelines required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT). Stay ahead of changing safety legislation, assessing organizational impact and advising executive management on necessary adjustments.
• Incident Investigation & Risk Management: Lead comprehensive investigations for major accidents or near-misses. Analyze incident trends to implement preventative measures, and collaborate with legal and insurance partners on workers' compensation and risk management.
• Executive Reporting: Generate high-level safety reports, statistical analyses, and executive summaries for leadership to track company-wide safety performance.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in construction safety management, with at least 3 years in a dedicated leadership or director-level role.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Certifications:
• OSHA 30 & OSHA 500 Certified (Required)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designations (Highly Preferred)
• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certified (Preferred)
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in safety management software, data analysis, spreadsheet applications, and reporting tools.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, clients, and executive management.
• Organization: Strong organizational and risk-assessment skills, with a proven track record of managing safety across multiple complex job sites simultaneously.