Safety Director

Safety Director

Direct Hire Onsite Columbus, OH Relocation Assistance Available

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Safety Director to lead safety program compliance, training, and cultural initiatives across multiple operations in the construction and overhead/underground utility industries.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

Administer and manage a comprehensive HSE training and compliance program to promote safe work practices and conditions for subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractor employees.

Integrate internal HSE policies with client safety programs to ensure full alignment and implementation.

Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs, along with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Oversee and audit workplace safety practices across multiple operations; identify risk areas and implement effective solutions.

Collaborate with leadership to drive unified safety improvement initiatives, reporting, and performance metrics across workplace, fleet, and general liability domains.

Ensure alignment between safety requirements and service contracts in partnership with Contracts Management.

Work with corporate finance to monitor and align safety-related costs with operational budgets.

Partner with HR, Engineering, and Construction leadership to champion safety culture and align training strategies.

Ensure compliance with OSHA (Federal and State-specific) and other relevant safety regulations.

Manage incident reporting and investigations to ensure timely reporting, root cause analysis, and preventative measures.

Coordinate with Worker’s Compensation carriers and risk control representatives for claims management and site evaluations.

Maintain active participation in relevant professional safety and trade associations.

Travel up to 50% domestically.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive construction safety experience.

Heavy experience in the overhead and underground utility sector.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership, influence, and collaboration skills, especially in environments with limited prior safety exposure.

Deep knowledge of OSHA (Part 1926), Cal-OSHA, DOT, ANSI, and related safety regulations.

High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Commitment to professional growth, certification maintenance, and industry awareness.

Experience working with C-level executives and leading cross-functional teams.

Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Embody the values of GRIT – guts, reliability, improvement, and teamwork.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience with MS Office 365 suite, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.

Professional safety certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST, etc.) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

OSHA30 and/or OSHA500 certifications.