Safety Director - GC/Commercial Construction

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Develop, write, implement, and update the company's safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as owner contract requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight to all safety staff, including Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and project‑level safety professionals.
• Conduct regular field visits to active construction sites to assess safety compliance, verify safe work practices, and ensure policies are being effectively implemented.
• Lead corporate and project‑specific risk assessments, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are executed.
• Identify areas of opportunity for safety improvement, conduct root‑cause analysis, and make strategic recommendations to leadership and project teams.
• Mentor and educate construction personnel on safety requirements, best practices, and safe execution related to construction means and methods.
• Oversee development, delivery, and tracking of safety training programs for all staff.
• Manage companywide incident investigations, OSHA recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients to support proactive and collaborative safety management.
• Lead internal safety audits and support third‑party or owner safety reviews.
• Assist in the creation and review of safety‑related content for bid proposals, preconstruction efforts, and new project onboarding.
• Participate in executive‑level planning to integrate safety into operational strategy.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Conduct jobsite audits, hazard analyses, and detailed assessments of ongoing construction activities.
• Evaluate subcontractor safety plans and verify they meet company and contract standards.
• Lead companywide safety meetings and specialized safety workshops.
• Provide timely safety performance reporting to executive leadership.
• Oversee the review and approval of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre‑task plans, and high‑risk work procedures.
• Collaborate with project leaders to develop site‑specific safety strategies, especially for complex or high‑risk scopes.
• Implement systems to track safety metrics, leading indicators, and trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies such as OSHA during inspections or investigations.
• Ensure consistent application of safety policies across all divisions and project types.

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.