Safety Director

Safety Director | Construction

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 base salary.

Scout is conducting a search for an established real estate development and construction company seeking a Safety Director to lead its company-wide safety program. The role focuses primarily on construction, with additional responsibility for safety across the company’s other operations.

You’ll work with field teams and leadership to identify hazards, deliver training, investigate incidents, and follow through on corrective actions. This position combines regular jobsite involvement with responsibility for safety policies, regulatory compliance, and program oversight.

What You’ll Do

• Set priorities and standards. Assess existing practices, identify gaps, and maintain a consistent approach to safety as projects and operational needs change.
• Work directly with project teams. Visit active sites, evaluate working conditions, and help supervisors and trade partners resolve hazards. Follow issues through to completion.
• Make training practical. Deliver orientations and ongoing instruction that connect safety requirements to the work employees and contractors perform.
• Manage compliance. Maintain required records, prepare for regulatory inspections, and guide responses to OSHA/MIOSHA findings.
• Lead incident investigations. Investigate injuries, near misses, and other losses. Identify contributing factors, document findings, and coordinate actions to prevent recurrence.
• Keep leadership informed. Track safety performance, explain emerging concerns, and recommend changes to procedures, equipment, or resources.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of progressive safety experience, including responsibility for leading programs and influencing operational decisions.
• A background supporting construction activities and working directly with field supervisors and contractors.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA requirements, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and safety documentation.
• Experience developing and delivering training for employees with different responsibilities and experience levels.
• The confidence to address unsafe conditions and the communication skills to earn cooperation across teams.
• Strong organization and follow-through, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree preferred. A combination of practical experience, education, and safety credentials will also be considered.

Experience supporting multiple jobsites or locations is strongly preferred. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys owning a function while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; company-paid life insurance; long-term disability coverage; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; and tuition assistance.

Location: Metro Detroit. On-site role with project visits.