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Safety Director - Commercial Construction

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
A well-established Southeast general contractor is looking to add an experienced Safety Director to lead and further develop its company-wide safety program. This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who understands the realities of active ground-up construction and has supported projects across big-box retail, municipal/public-sector, hospitality, and other commercial markets.
  • Join an award winning GC with stable pipeline across the SE
  • Established leadership and strong company culture

About Our Client

This is an established full-service commercial general contractor with deep roots across the Southeast, delivering projects throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Their experience ranges from city halls and public safety facilities to boutique hotels, schools, manufacturing facilities, healthcare and large-scale technical projects, providing the Safety Director with exposure to a genuinely diverse construction portfolio.

Job Description

  • Leading and continuously improving the company-wide safety program
  • Overseeing safety across multiple ground-up commercial construction projects
  • Conducting project site audits, inspections and safety assessments
  • Developing and enforcing site-specific safety plans and risk-management procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
  • Leading safety training, orientations, toolbox talks and ongoing field education
  • Partnering with Superintendents and operational leadership to promote accountability in the field
  • Managing incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
  • Monitoring safety trends and proactively identifying areas of risk
  • Supporting subcontractor safety compliance and expectations
  • Building a strong, proactive safety-first culture across field operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a Safety Director, Regional Safety Manager, Senior Safety Manager, or similar construction safety leadership position
  • Strong background within a commercial general contractor
  • Experience supporting ground-up big-box retail, municipal/public-sector and hospitality projects
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and field safety practices
  • Experience managing safety across multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to effectively work with executives, field leadership, subcontractors and clients
  • Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
  • OSHA 30 and relevant construction safety credentials preferred
  • Comfortable supporting projects throughout the Southeast



What's on Offer

  • Competitive six-figure base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous PTO & paid holidays
  • Company vehicle/allowance + fuel card
  • Phone & technology allowance
  • Long-term career growth & leadership opportunity



Contact
Anni Hudman
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107564

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Where
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anni Hudman
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107564
 

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