Director, Construction Safety

STACK Infrastructure

$125K — $150K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12 - 15+ years' experience with EHS in construction, ideally with data center projects.
  • Proficient in managing high-risk construction activities.
  • Experience in contractor evaluation and management.
  • Preferred safety certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP or similar.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70E, 29 CFR1926, and environmental compliance regulations.
  • Strong foundation in construction management principles.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise and leadership to Construction and Development teams.
  • Select, onboard, and manage contract EHS professionals.
  • Lead and mentor safety managers and support staff.
  • Evaluate and improve General Contractors' safety programs.
  • Ensure accountability for incident reporting and investigations.
  • Identify opportunities for innovative safety initiatives.
  • Collaborate with various teams throughout the construction lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental Care, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Leave Programs.
  • 401K program with flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee recognition and rewards programs.
Full Job Description
THE POSITION:

The Director of Construction Safety is a key role in developing a forward-thinking construction safety program that meets and exceeds regulatory requirements and best practices. As a subject matter expert in safety with a strong background in construction, the successful candidate will be an effective, communicative leader, dedicated to relationship building and collaboration. A successful Director of Construction Safety has a passion for driving industry change and improving consistently. They do not accept the status quo and seek to implement improved processes and approaches to construction safety management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support, technical expertise and leadership to the Construction and Development teams within the Region.
  • Selection, on-boarding and management of 3rd party contract EHS professionals.
  • Lead and mentor Construction Safety Managers, Regional Safety Managers and 3rd party support staff.
  • Evaluate and qualify General Contractors; this will include on-going implementation and improvement of STACK's Vendor Qualification program.
  • Coordinate with leadership from General Contractors, OFCI Vendors and other key sub-contractors to provide feedback on their EHS programs and performance, where appropriate providing suggestions and setting expectations for program improvement.
  • Hold GC leadership accountable for timely reporting, effective incident investigations, and impactful follow-through related to corrective actions for all incidents. When needed, work with them to improve their investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented broadly. Act as escalation point for high-severity incidents.
  • Support and identify opportunities for industry-leading construction safety management initiatives.
  • Be the champion for the STACK SID process, ensuring proper engagement and coordinating with key stakeholders to drive change.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with STACK project teams and various support teams throughout the Dirt to Delivery process.
  • Collaborate with Critical Operations to ensure a smooth and comprehensive project turnover.
  • Implement effective site and Contractor assessment strategies which help identify appropriate initiatives and improvements.
  • Leverage and analyze data and provide both written and verbal reports and presentations to leadership related to project and contractor safety performance.


THE DETAILS:

  • Location: In proximity Dallas, TX; Virginia, or the Eastern Sea Board
  • Travel: Travel required, up to 60%
  • Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must pass comprehensive background screening


MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12 - 15+ years' experience with EHS in the construction industry, preferably with data center construction, critical infrastructure, or large projects.
  • Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation and ground disturbance, fall protection, mobile equipment and crane operations.
  • Experience in the evaluation, integration and management of contractors is required.
  • CHST, ASP, CSP or similar safety certification, or leadership/management designations preferred.
  • Must have working knowledge of NFPA 70E, 29 CFR1926, and environmental compliance.
  • A strong understanding of construction management and the role of an Owner's Safety Representative.
  • Experience implementing EHS management systems (eg. ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ANSI Z10).
  • Expert in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Experienced with the concepts of Safety in Design and able to facilitate key stakeholders including architects, general contractors and project management to proactively identify opportunities to improve safety in the design and construction phases of a project.
  • Microsoft 365 suite fluency.


THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

  • You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
  • You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
  • You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
  • You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.


WHY STACK?

  • We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy.
  • We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
  • Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
  • We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!


Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.

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