Director of Safety & Risk Management

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

|Full-Time| Atlanta, Georgia| Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 (based on experience)|
|Health| Dental| Vision| 401(k)|PTO|

Lead Safety. Influence Strategy. Protect People.

At Superior Rigging & Erecting, we make the Tough Look Easy.

Since 1952, Superior Rigging & Erecting has delivered complex crane, rigging, steel erection, heavy transport, and specialty construction solutions across industrial and commercial projects throughout the United States. Our reputation has been built on disciplined execution, technical expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

We are seeking a proven safety leader to serve as our Director of Safety & Risk Management. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, this role serves as the senior safety leader for the organization and works closely with executive leadership to drive safety performance, operational excellence, workforce development, and risk reduction across the company.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional who wants to influence company strategy, strengthen safety culture, mentor safety teams, and help guide the next phase of organizational growth.

This position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually , based on experience, plus a vehicle allowance, company fuel card, expense card, comprehensive benefits package, and direct exposure to executive leadership.

Why This Role Matters

Our work includes complex crane operations, engineered lifts, steel erection, transportation, fabrication, and specialty construction activities where planning, execution, and risk management directly impact employee safety and business performance.

The Director of Safety & Risk Management will help shape how safety is integrated into every aspect of our business while supporting continued growth across multiple operations and project locations.

What You'll Lead

• Enterprise safety strategy and program development
• Construction safety management systems
• Operational risk management initiatives
• Safety culture and leadership accountability
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Workforce safety training and development
• Safety performance metrics and reporting
• Multi-site safety oversight
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Development and mentoring of safety personnel

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company's safety strategy across all business units and operational locations
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to executive leadership
• Develop and maintain corporate safety policies, procedures, and standards
• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Project Management, and field leadership to improve safety performance
• Support crane, rigging, steel erection, transportation, fabrication, and specialty construction operations
• Conduct audits, assessments, and operational reviews
• Lead investigations involving serious incidents, near misses, and high-potential events
• Implement structured corrective action and risk reduction programs
• Develop leading and lagging indicator reporting systems
• Evaluate trends and identify opportunities to improve performance
• Support workforce development through training, coaching, and leadership engagement
• Mentor and develop safety professionals throughout the organization
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety leadership experience
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis programs
• Experience partnering directly with executive and operational leadership teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites and operational locations

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer
• CSP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting crane operations, rigging, steel erection, industrial construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC, or heavy civil operations
• Experience managing safety teams across multiple locations
• Experience leading enterprise safety culture transformation initiatives
• Experience supporting large general contractors, industrial contractors, or similarly complex organizations

Location & Travel

This position is based at our Atlanta, Georgia headquarters and requires regular in-office presence.

Candidates should currently reside within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is not available.

Regular travel to project sites, fabrication facilities, equipment yards, and operational locations is required.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved safety performance across all operations
• Reduced organizational risk exposure
• Stronger leadership engagement and accountability
• Consistent safety execution company-wide
• Improved leading indicator performance
• Effective corrective action implementation
• Enhanced workforce participation in safety initiatives
• Development of scalable systems that support long-term growth

Why Join Superior Rigging & Erecting

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the future of safety within a growing specialty construction organization.

You'll work closely with executive leadership, help shape strategic initiatives, strengthen operational performance, and build programs that protect employees while supporting business growth.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Vehicle Allowance
• Company Fuel Card
• Company Expense Card
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Executive Leadership Exposure
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Growth

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Superior Rigging and Erecting Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality.

ADA & Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.