Safety Director

Job Description

Safety Director - Structural Steel Construction


Commercial & Industrial Projects | Leadership Opportunity


An established and growing Structural Steel Construction contractor specializing in commercial and industrial structural steel erection is seeking a Safety Director to lead the company’s overall safety program and drive safety excellence across multiple projects and regions.


This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a safety professional who understands steel construction, field operations, client relations, and building a strong safety culture. We are seeking a hands-on leader who aligns with our core values of Integrity, Safety, Customer Commitment, Mentorship, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s overall safety program and safety performance
  
  
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs
  
  
• Generate and manage Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for active projects
  
  
• Recruit, mentor, and manage Site Safety Representatives
  
  
• Conduct weekly site safety audits and field inspections to ensure compliance with project safety requirements
  
  
• Deliver and oversee safety orientation, training, and ongoing education for employees, subcontractors, and visitors
  
  
• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions
  
  
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; lead root cause analysis and implement company-wide corrective actions
  
  
• Manage incident and injury case documentation and follow-up
  
  
• Build strong working relationships with client safety representatives, project teams, and field leadership
  
  
• Partner with operations, project management, superintendents, and foremen to proactively identify and mitigate jobsite hazards
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction safety experience or a degree in Construction Technology, Safety, or a related field
  
  
• OSHA 500 certification OR CSHP certification required
  
  
• Strong knowledge of steel construction safety , OSHA regulations, and industry best practices
  
  
• Experience with hazard recognition, mitigation planning, incident investigation, and corrective action management
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in fast-paced environments
  
  
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects
  
  
• Experience managing site safety personnel across multiple jobsites
  
  
• Background working directly with clients, owners, and third-party safety representatives
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 - $160,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
  
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  
• 401(k)
  
  
• PTO + Paid Holidays
  
  
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
  
  
• Long-term leadership and advancement opportunities
  
  

If you’re a safety leader who understands construction, builds trust in the field, and drives accountability at every level, we want to hear from you.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.