Safety Director

Our client, a commercial concrete subcontractor, is seeking a Safety Manager to build, lead, and continuously improve our company-wide safety program while maintaining a strong, practical presence in the field. This role requires a balance of safety program development, field leadership, training, and compliance, with a focus on real-world execution rather than paperwork alone.

This is a field-based role supporting multiple active jobsites. A company-provided vehicle is included as part of the position.

The ideal candidate understands concrete construction, is respected by field crews, and works collaboratively with superintendents, foremen, and company leadership to integrate safety into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Development & Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety program
• Develop core safety policies, procedures, and standards aligned with OSHA, GC, and client requirements
• Create and manage jobsite safety processes including site-specific safety plans (SSSPs), job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and corrective action tracking
• Establish audit, reporting, and continuous improvement systems
• Partner with company leadership to align safety expectations with operational realities

Field Safety Leadership

• Maintain a consistent, visible presence on active jobsites
• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work directly with crews and supervisors to correct them
• Support superintendents and foremen in leading safe work practices
• Serve as a trusted resource to field teams rather than a paperwork-only safety role

Training & Communication

• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, orientations, and refresher training
• Ensure safety messaging is clearly understood by crews, not just delivered
• Develop training materials that are practical, relevant, and job-specific
• Communicate safety expectations to both English- and Spanish-speaking crews (bilingual strongly preferred)

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate incident reporting with leadership, insurance providers, and general contractors
• Track and report leading and lagging safety indicators (TRIR, DART, near misses)

GC & Client Interface

• Represent company in GC safety meetings, audits, and site walks
• Respond to corrective action requests and audit findings
• Support project teams on high-risk or high-visibility projects
• Assist with preconstruction safety planning and risk assessments

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction safety experience (concrete experience strongly preferred)
• OSHA 30 required
• OSHA 510/500, CHST, or equivalent certifications preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices
• Proven ability to work effectively with field crews, foremen, and leadership
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel between regional jobsites

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and scope
• Company-provided vehicle
• Health insurance and benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to build and lead a safety program that grows with the company