Safety Director

Safety Director

This exempt management position leads all regional safety personnel and focuses on developing, implementing, and managing ACCO's comprehensive safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. The Director acts as a key consultant, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety laws (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA) and regulations, and represents the company in related hearings. Key responsibilities include facilitating cultural change, managing training and incident investigations, and providing technical guidance, all while collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and drive continuous performance improvement.

Supervises: Safety management, safety professionals, and other support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads regional safety personnel and the Safety Leadership Team to facilitate cultural change, drive safety performance, and mentor management toward achieving an injury-free workplace.
• Acts as the primary technical consultant for labor laws and safety regulations (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA), representing the company in related hearings and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Oversees the safety inspection and audit process across all regional divisions, performing field engagements to identify hazards and ensure the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Collects and analyzes health and safety statistical data to identify injury trends and prepare management reports for strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develops, schedules, and tracks safety-related training curricula and programs to ensure workforce compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Manages safety staff and resources, including recruitment, workload delegation, personnel administration, and professional development of high-performing teams.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive incident investigation program, ensuring timely documentation, root cause analysis, and preventative recommendations.
• Oversees injury management, including tracking medical care and return-to-work processes, while collaborating with Risk Management to handle workers' compensation claims.
• Partners with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Executive leadership to align safety goals and coordinates with insurance carriers and brokers regarding loss control.
• Serves as the company representative for environmental protection concerns, interfacing with regulatory agencies and auditing project site compliance.
• Attends prequalification and client meetings to present safety metrics and initiatives and prepares safety-related input for bid proposals.
• Manages office evacuation plans, natural disaster preparedness drills, and company-wide mass notifications during emergencies.
• Develops, implements, and monitors safety incentive and recognition programs designed to close performance gaps.
• Facilitates tailgates, stand downs, and work stoppages to address immediate safety concerns and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Ensures the accurate maintenance of safety records, hazard analysis data, and audit tracking.
• Stays current on emerging safety, environmental, and operational risks through "horizon scanning" and participation in professional organizations.
• Assuming additional responsibilities as directed by the executive.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Extensive knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Knowledgeable in construction operations
• Ability to voice professional opinions and concerns in a tactful, authentic, and approachable manner to field leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth by seeking out new learning initiatives and championing knowledge-sharing across the organization and with our external stakeholders
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Exceptional organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient in computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office, Google, and the Apple suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Ability to manage and re-prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience :

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction, maintenance, safety, or operations is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in related industries, such as mechanical contracting or comparable commercial/industrial construction.
• Minimum 10 years of Safety management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required :

• Must have a valid driver's license meeting company requirements.
• CHST or CSP Certification required.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative : Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance : Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication : Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn : Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight : The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement : Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills : Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication : Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork : The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture : Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver : Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution : Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism : Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Travel Requirements:

Must be available to travel between multiple sites.

Hours:

This is an Exempt position, typically working Monday through Friday. Work hours are generally scheduled to begin and end during work-site hours. Flexibility in the exact start and end times, subject to business needs and prior supervisor approval.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to move or transport equipment up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities are often required, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods, often over various and uneven terrains.
• Use of hands and fingers for tasks such as tool use, equipment operation, and typing.
• Ability to inspect equipment in various positions/confined areas.
• Must be able to work in varying climate conditions, including heat and cold.
• Must be able to work safely at heights exceeding 20 feet and within permit-required confined spaces while wearing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.