The Opportunity with McKinstryMcKinstry is looking for a Safety Program Director in the South Region. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the line-of-business safety program. Additional responsibilities may include:
Safety Implementation
- Provide senior-level leadership for EHS strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across the South region.
- Ensure alignment and consistent implementation of corporate safety programs across active and future projects.
- Oversee development, review, and effectiveness of job-specific safety plans, audits, and inspections.
- Establish expectations and accountability for hazard control, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices through regional leadership and delegation.
- Lead and support response to serious incidents, investigations, lessons learned, and corrective action deployment.
- Serve as regional liaison during regulatory inspections and external audits.
- Promote a strong safety culture that reinforces engagement, accountability, and the belief that safety is a core business and marketing differentiator.
- Engage with external safety organizations and industry peers to benchmark and elevate regional performance.
People Management
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional EHS staff.
- Recruit, hire, and performance-manage assigned team members.
- Build bench strength and succession planning for regional safety leadership roles.
Administrative
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure regional compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.
- Review and ensure accuracy of required safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping across the region.
- Provide oversight of Experience Modification Rate (EMR), trends, and regional improvement strategies.
- Establish expectations for jobsite safety orientations and onboarding processes.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of general construction experience with emphasis on construction and/or industrial safety required.
- Experience in management of a Safety team or related management experience required.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) required; OSHA 500/501 Trainer certification preferred.
- Experience leading large-scale, MEP-intensive and mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, healthcare, manufacturing), with a strong background in design-build delivery, prefabrication integration, and operational safety excellence
- Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company regulations required.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
PeopleFirst BenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- "Building Good" paid community service time
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.The pay range for this position is $110,790 - $190,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
