Contract Corporate Safety Director

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies. The safety professional will work directly for the contractor.

Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to site or client supervision.

This contract role has the potential of becoming full-time salary.

Job Qualifications

• Must have five or more years’ experience in construction safety.
• Must have high knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Must have one of the following: OSHA 500/502 – OR – BCSP current certification – OR – Degree in Safety.
• Must be able to conduct or coordinate daily and weekly safety training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

 Typical Job Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Conduct jobsite, shop, fleet, and office safety assessments; identify hazards; develop practical corrective actions; and verify completion.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, customer requirements, company policies, and other regulatory obligations.
• Lead or support incident, injury, near-miss, vehicle, and property-damage investigations; identify root causes; communicate lessons learned; and track corrective actions.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, claims trends, and risk exposures; prepare clear reports and recommendations for operating leadership.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training, toolbox talks, onboarding content, and supervisor coaching tailored to fire protection and security work.
• Partner with operations to plan safe execution of higher-risk work, including energized systems, work at heights, lifting, driving, confined spaces, hot work, and other field exposures as applicable.
• Support return-to-work, workers’ compensation, injury-management, and loss-control activities in collaboration with HR, insurance, and risk partners.
• Help standardize safety processes, documentation, and best practices across both companies while respecting local operating needs.
• Participate in customer, insurer, and regulatory reviews; maintain required records and support audit readiness.
• Travel to operating locations and jobsites as business needs require.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses. 
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.
• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.