Safety Director

Safety Director

Pavarini McGovern, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Safety Director for New York City, NY. The Construction Safety Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all safety initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and promoting continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Serve as the organization's senior safety leader, establishing the vision, strategy, and performance expectations for all safety and health initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to align safety objectives with organizational goals, operational priorities, and business growth strategies.
• Advise executives and operational leaders on risk exposure, regulatory developments, emerging industry trends, and best practices in construction safety.
• Provide regular reports and presentations to senior leadership regarding safety performance, incident trends, corrective actions, and organizational risks.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving operational performance, and advancing a culture of safety excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning, business development, preconstruction activities, and operational reviews to ensure safety considerations are integrated into key business decisions.
• Represent the organization in matters involving regulatory agencies, clients, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and industry stakeholders.

Strategic Safety Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, programs, procedures, and standards.
• Establish annual safety goals, key performance indicators, and strategic initiatives to drive measurable improvements in safety performance.
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture that emphasizes accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency in safety expectations and practices across all projects and locations.

Operational Oversight:

• Direct and manage safety managers, coordinators, specialists, and other safety personnel across multiple projects and locations.
• Establish safety staffing strategies and allocate resources based on project complexity, risk levels, and operational needs.
• Conduct executive-level project audits, site assessments, and operational reviews to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, field leadership, and subcontractors to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Review high-risk work activities and ensure appropriate planning, supervision, and control measures are in place.
• Monitor project safety performance and provide guidance to operational leaders regarding risk mitigation and corrective actions.

Incident Management:

• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns.
• Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate incident trends and develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents in accordance with company requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, human resources, insurance providers, and legal representatives regarding incident response and claims management.
• Maintain accurate safety records and reporting systems.

Training and Development:

• Develop and oversee comprehensive safety training programs for employees, supervisors, managers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA training requirements and industry best practices.
• Promote workforce engagement through safety committees, leadership training, toolbox talks, and employee involvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop safety professionals to build organizational capability and support succession planning.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improved knowledge retention and field application.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, local, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Represent the company during inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Support claims management and return-to-work programs.
• Update policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.

Program Management:

• Develop departmental budgets and staffing plans to support organizational growth and long-term objectives.
• Manage safety recognition and incentive programs.
• Utilize data analysis and trend reporting to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Safety Performance & Analytics:

• Monitor and analyze safety metrics including TRIR, DART, EMR, lost-time incidents, and leading indicators.
• Develop action plans to achieve annual safety performance objectives.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in a leadership role managing safety personnel across multiple large scale construction projects
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing safety personnel across multiple large scale construction projects

Certifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST) or ability to obtain within a specified period
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM)
• NYC DOB Site Safety Coordinator (SSC)
• NYC DOB Construction Superintendent
• NYC 62-Hour SST Supervisor Card
• NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Manager Course

Salary Range: 225,000 - 275,000 based on experience.

Benefits: The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement: The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.