Construction Safety Director - Job Description
Position Summary:The Construction Safety Director is a key member of the leadership team responsible for shaping and driving Brewster Companies' overall safety strategy. This role partners closely with ownership, human resources, and on-site superintendents to develop, implement, and sustain a culture of safety across all operations. The Safety Director provides leadership, guidance, and accountability for safety practices, ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, and serves as a trusted advisor to management on risk reduction and employee well-being.
Benefits:- Company Paid Medical Insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available after one month.
- 401(k) with competitive company match.
- Paid Holidays available upon hire.
- Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.
- Strong Family Culture - Family-Owned Business.
- Growth Opportunities - Promotions from within.
Job Duties:
Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner directly with ownership to establish company-wide safety goals, strategies, and policies aligned with Brewster's values and long-term growth.
- Work closely with project managers and superintendents to ensure safe jobsite practices, proactively addressing risks before they become incidents.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to align safety training, onboarding, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes with company policies and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and superintendents, coaching them on leadership responsibilities in safety management.
- Spearhead Safety Review Board meetings, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and corrective actions are implemented consistently across projects.
Program Development & Oversight
- Create, update, and enforce comprehensive company safety policies and procedures.
- Develop, deliver, and track company-wide safety training programs, including OSHA courses, specialized construction certifications, and Competent Person training.
- Establish safety performance metrics and reporting standards; provide regular updates to ownership on progress, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Oversee subcontractor safety compliance to ensure alignment with company expectations.
- Maintain and leverage safety management software, using analytics to identify trends, track incidents, and measure effectiveness of safety programs.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Lead all accident and incident investigations, producing detailed reports, root cause analyses, and corrective action recommendations.
- Implement incident follow-up training to prevent recurrence of similar events.
- Maintain OSHA logs (300/300A) and ensure accurate documentation and timely postings.
- Partner with Midwest Occupational Medicine and HR to manage workplace injuries, recordables, lost-time cases, and workers' compensation claims.
- Conduct proactive field and fleet inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective measures.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local safety laws, rules, and regulations, ensuring company compliance at all times.
Culture & Engagement
- Champion a culture of safety where every employee understands their personal responsibility in maintaining safe practices.
- Build strong, positive relationships with field employees to promote accountability and encourage open reporting of safety concerns.
- Recognize and reinforce safe behaviors across the workforce to keep safety top-of-mind on all projects.
- Actively participate in industry safety networking events and represent Brewster in external safety forums, strengthening relationships and keeping current with best practices.
- Support injury mitigation and early intervention strategies, ensuring prompt care and reducing the likelihood of lost-time cases.
Job Qualifications:
- BCSP certifications, or willingness to pursue certification.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach card (required).
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (ability to issue 10/30-hour cards preferred).
- National Safety Council authorization to conduct PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) training (preferred).
- Strong background in construction safety with working knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (required).
- Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
Personal Attributes:- Strategic Leader: Aligns safety initiatives with company goals and long-term success.
- Collaborative: Builds trust and works effectively with ownership, HR, and field leadership.
- Decisive & Confident: Provides clear direction and guidance to ensure compliance and accountability.
- Proactive: Anticipates risks and develops preventive strategies before issues arise.
- Approachable & Positive: Engages employees at every level, encouraging open communication about safety.
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in reporting, training, and compliance.
- Integrity-Driven: Holds self and others accountable to the highest safety standards.
