The
Corporate Safety Director -
based out of our Raleigh, NCheadquarters - provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Company's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs. In partnership with senior leadership and the safety team, this role fosters and sustains a proactive culture of safety across all operations. The Director is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, supporting operational excellence, and continuously improving safety performance company-wide.
Key Responsibilities- Champion and promote the Company's corporate safety vision and strategic safety plan
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures
- Provide overall administration and leadership of the corporate safety program
- Lead, mentor, and support divisional safety managers to ensure consistent safety standards across all projects
- Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding incidents, inspections, claims, and compliance matters
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies, including OSHA and VOSH compliance and consultative bureaus
- Develop and deliver safety training programs, including OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction Outreach courses
- Administer corporate safety accountability programs
- Collaborate with Human Resources on workers' compensation incidents, claims management, documentation, and required governmental reporting
- Coordinate with insurance providers regarding claims, audits, and loss prevention initiatives
- Participate in preconstruction and project pre-installation meetings to proactively address safety risks
- Lead the corporate safety committee
- Conduct periodic jobsite safety inspections and lead incident investigations
- Procure and manage inventory of safety equipment and related resources
Qualifications- Minimum ten (10) years of construction experience, including at least five (5) years in an environmental health and safety leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field preferred
- Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent
- OSHA 510/500 certifications
- First Aid/CPR Training Certification, or ability to obtain
- Valid driver's license in good standing
Skills & Knowledge Requirements- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, VOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and Workers' Compensation regulations
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to influence and engage all levels of the organization
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to safety management
- Proven ability to lead through influence and earn trust across diverse teams and business units
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership, regulatory agencies, jobsite personnel, and public groups
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities with keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ACC Build (or comparable project management platform), and Bluebeam
- Extensive knowledge of construction operations and safety best practices
