Safety Director

Safety Director | Senior Construction Safety Leadership

📍 Wapakoneta, OH

🕒 Full-Time | Direct Hire | ASAP Start

Coverage Area: West Central Ohio to Northeast Indiana, Wapakoneta, OH to Fort Wayne, IN

Salary & Benefits

💰 Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 annually, dependent on experience

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Healthcare reimbursement program

• 401(k) with company match

• Profit sharing

Work Schedule & Travel

• Hours: 40–45 hours per week

• Travel: Approximately 65 percent to local job sites

• All travel within a 90-minute radius

• No overnight travel required

• Company vehicles and fuel provided

About the Opportunity

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Safety Director or Construction Safety Manager ready to step into a director role. The organization is a long-established regional general contractor with roots dating back to 1949 and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality facilities that serve communities for decades.

The company operates under a People First philosophy, emphasizing employee well-being, professional development, strong client partnerships, and community impact.

This Role Is Ideal For

• A Safety Manager ready to advance into a Director-level leadership role

• A Safety Director seeking regional oversight without overnight travel

• A construction safety leader who values culture, accountability, and long-term impact

Project Types & Markets

The Safety Director will provide oversight across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, including:

• Education facilities

• Water and wastewater treatment plants

• Civil and infrastructure projects

• Government facilities

• Industrial construction

• Healthcare facilities

• Correctional facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide construction safety strategy at the director level

• Serve as the authority on safety policy, program direction, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and EHS programs

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal and state regulations

• Conduct job site safety audits, inspections, and leadership walkthroughs

• Provide leadership and guidance across multiple project teams and field safety personnel

• Analyze incident data, trends, and leading indicators to drive proactive risk reduction

• Partner with executive leadership and operations to embed safety into all phases of work

• Promote accountability, engagement, and a strong safety culture across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, preferred

• BCSP certification preferred, STS-C, CHST, CSP, or equivalent

• Proven experience as a Safety Director or senior construction safety leader

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and construction safety regulations

• Demonstrated success implementing and managing effective safety programs

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct hire, long-term leadership role

• Local travel only, no overnight requirements

• Competitive salary with profit sharing

• Company-provided vehicle and fuel

• Opportunity to shape safety culture at a senior leadership level

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Apply Now

If you are a construction safety professional seeking a senior leadership role with real influence, regional impact, and work-life balance, we encourage you to apply today.