The Dun & Bradstreet Corp

Assistant Safety Director

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp • $80K — $110K *
Herndon, VA 20171In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 preferred
  • BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST) required or in progress
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO)
  • Proven ability to lead safety initiatives on large or complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety planning and execution aligned with operational goals
  • Integrate safety into project planning with project managers and superintendents
  • Develop and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators
  • Plan and execute high-risk activities with focus on serious injury and fatality risk
  • Apply Energy-Based Safety principles in planning and execution
  • Review and guide critical job hazard analyses and energy control procedures
  • Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Support preconstruction efforts to identify and mitigate risks
  • Build relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients
  • Oversee staffing and performance of safety personnel

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity for leadership growth
  • Engagement in high-risk and rewarding projects
  • Focus on safety culture and practices
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are looking for a Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on our project in Herndon, VA. The Assistant Safety Director provides leadership for safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects. This role blends people leadership with strong technical capability, supporting project teams in integrating safety into planning and field execution. The Assistant Safety Director is expected to operate with increasing independence and is progressing toward subject matter expertise in high-risk activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals
  • Partner closely with project managers and superintendents to proactively integrate safety into project planning and execution
  • Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators
    Ensure consistent implementation of Holder safety programs, processes, and expectations
  • Lead planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (e.g., crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height, etc.), with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk identification and mitigation
  • Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles (HECA, energy wheel, energy control) in planning and field execution to proactively manage exposure to high-risk energy sources
  • Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, with emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events
  • Support preconstruction and work planning efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk prior to execution, particularly for high-risk and SIF-potential activities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients
  • Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel


Qualifications
  • OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
  • BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required or in progress)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO, etc.)
  • Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects


About The Dun & Bradstreet Corp

The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation is a company that provides commercial data, analytics, and insights for businesses. It is headquartered in Short Hills, a community in Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. The company offers a wide range of products and services for risk and finance, operations and supply, and sales and marketing professionals. Its database contains information on more than 360 million businesses worldwide. The company was founded in 1841 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol DNB.
Learn more about The Dun & Bradstreet Corp
Size
6,296 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$111.5 million
Founded
1841
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ
DNB
* Ladders Estimates

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