Director of Safety

Job Title: Director of Safety

Location: Rochester, NY or Owings Mills, MD or Springfield, NJ

Reports To: Executive VP & General Counsel

Overview: The Director of Safety is responsible for leading and managing the company’s safety initiatives and loss control programs while fostering a culture of safety and best practices throughout the organization. This role involves supervisory, administrative, and hands-on responsibilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct bi-yearly training sessions with field staff on new policies, OSHA requirements, and best practices.
• Manage the RW Dake safety team, including inspections, action items, and addressing concerns.
• Oversee companywide safety inspections and reporting through Procore.
• Ensure daily Task Hazard Analyses (THAs) are completed, uploaded to Procore, and properly managed.
• Supervise weekly toolbox talks and assist project managers with site-specific safety plans.
• Review potential projects for safety concerns and financial implications.
• Maintain a 30-hour OSHA card and obtain OSHA 500 Certification within six months of eligibility.
• Enforce RW Dake safety policies and standards, reporting violations to the General Counsel and Regional Manager.
• Participate in periodic safety audits and communicate improvement needs to the General Counsel.
• Collaborate with QRS (Independent Safety Consultants) on OSHA policies, job inspections, and policy consulting.
• Advise and coach field supervision on site-specific safety concerns and upcoming work.
• Be available for safety-related concerns during projects, including nights and weekends.
• Oversee ISNetworld compliance, ensuring RW Dake’s rating and data are current.
• Attend job meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to address safety concerns.
• Develop and manage training files for employees, including OSHA cards, lift training, and Fit Test information.
• Ensure RW Dake equipment meets current standards through inspections and service date tracking.
• Create and distribute quarterly safety newsletters highlighting best practices and industry statistics.
• Investigate near misses and injuries, report findings to the General Counsel, and ensure timely accident reporting.
• Maintain OSHA logs and update the Health Safety and Environmental Program.
• Lead the RW Dake Safety Committee and ensure compliance with insurance safety obligations.
• Complete site-specific safety pre-qualifications for customers and general contractors.

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in safety or construction.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a GC environment.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 certifications required; additional OSHA certifications (510, 3085, 3115, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience managing people and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in time management, computer skills, and familiarity with Procore (preferred).
• Willingness to travel overnight
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.

This position requires a proactive approach to safety management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure a safe working environment. This role demands an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety culture, not only within our organization but also in collaboration with our subcontractors. The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary leadership in safety management, working closely with all stakeholders to uphold our standards, foster proactive engagement, and ensure the highest level of compliance.