Director of Safety / Assistant General Superintendent

Job Summary

The Director of Safety and Assistant General Superintendent is a dual-focused leadership role responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the company's comprehensive safety program    across all project sites. This role promotes a first-class safety culture through strong leadership, training, and compliance. In support of the General Superintendent, this position also assists with overseeing field operations, coordinating project logistics, and ensuring quality and efficiency in project execution. This role is vital to managing risk and ensuring the successful and safe completion of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Safety Program Leadership and Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate safety and risk management program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.
• Lead the development of the company's safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure all project sites are in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Ensure all project sites are fully equipped and stocked with necessary safety equipment, clothing, signage, and other necessities before work begins and throughout the project.
• Provide proactive leadership by anticipating safety issues and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Lead and conduct safety meetings, inspections, and training sessions for all employees and subcontractors.
• Manage all accident and incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and internal safety inquiries.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work strategies for injured employees.
• Utilize Procore for recording site safety inspections and for documenting safety data across all projects.
• Provide quarterly reports to the VP of Construction and the Executive team on safety performance results.

Assistant General Superintendent Duties:

• Support the General Superintendent in overseeing all field operations and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist with coordinating and supervising all field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Collaborate on the development and maintenance of project schedules, identifying and mitigating potential delays.
• Help superintendents manage and coordinate jobsite logistics, including material deliveries and equipment use.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for field superintendents and for construction project managers.
• Participate in project progress meetings with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Assist in training the field superintendents in documenting daily site activities, meeting minutes, lookahead schedules, inspections, extra work authorizations, progress reports, and important project issues.
• Short term fill-in for Superintendents on PTO or on emergency leave situations when no other available field superintendents are available.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in construction, with a significant portion in a senior safety role.
• Proven experience supporting field operations and supervising field staff is highly desirable.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or OSHA 30 are required.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, and construction processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and train at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.