Construction Safety Director

Teklysium Inc

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of construction safety experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • Expertise in trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined spaces, and underground utilities.
  • Strong skills in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities to engage various levels of field crews.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance a comprehensive safety program for all projects.
  • Act as the primary safety leader and advisor for the organization.
  • Conduct safety inspections and audits on construction sites.
  • Lead investigations on incidents, including near misses and injuries.
  • Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and federal safety regulations.
  • Create and deliver comprehensive safety training for all personnel.
  • Maintain all safety documentation and records.
  • Foster relationships with regulatory agencies and manage subcontractor safety compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety training programs for career development.
  • Opportunities to build strong relationships with regulatory agencies and clients.
  • Influential leadership role with significant impact on safety culture.
  • Involvement in diverse safety initiatives across various construction projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's comprehensive safety program, policies, and procedures across all projects and operations.
  • Serve as the primary safety leader and subject matter expert for the organization, providing guidance to project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
  • Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across active construction projects to identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective actions.
  • Lead incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental events, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
  • Ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, federal OSHA standards, and all applicable safety codes and regulations for underground utility and heavy civil construction.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for all field personnel, supervisors, and management, including new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and specialized training.
  • Manage and maintain all safety documentation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors on safety-related matters.
  • Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.


Required qualifications:
  • 8+ years of construction safety experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership safety role.
  • Experience with trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined space entry, and underground utility hazards.
  • Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage field crews at all levels.


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