Director of Construction Safety

Jobot

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company vehicle

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Safety in Phoenix, AZ to lead and strengthen our safety culture across field operations, projects, and support functions. You'll partner with operations leaders to build practical, consistent safety standards and protect employees, clients, and project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, strong communication skills, and is able to influence teams at every level. A CSP/CHST/OHST or related certification is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction safety experience.
  • Experience leading safety initiatives in field-based environments.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and general construction safety practices.
  • Proven ability to conduct investigations, audits, and corrective-action follow-up.
  • Ability to influence crews, supervisors, and managers across multiple sites.
  • Certifications such as CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, construction management, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the company’s safety strategy and day-to-day safety program across construction and field operations.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
  • Partner with operations and project leaders to reduce risk and improve compliance.
  • Track safety metrics, identify trends, and report findings to leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations and company standards.
  • Support onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee safety education.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture that balances accountability, productivity, and care for people.

Skills

Construction safety
Safety leadership
OSHA compliance
Incident investigations
Cross-site influence
Safety communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Job description

A bit about us

Join a thriving, family-founded company with over 50 years of growth. Ranked among the top 50 largest firms in our industry, we employ over 500 dedicated professionals across our two AZ offices, delivering comprehensive solutions from design and construction to ongoing management and specialized services. Our mission-driven culture emphasizes excellence, integrity, and spiritual values while fostering long-term client relationships, creating a rewarding environment where your HR expertise can shape a dynamic team passionate about making a lasting impact.

Why join us?
  • Competitive pay ($120k-$140k)
  • Annual bonus, usually around 10%
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off/ Holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company vehicle
Job Details

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

We are seeking a Director of Safety to lead and strengthen our safety culture across field operations, projects, and support functions in Phoenix, AZ. This is a key leadership role for someone who knows construction safety inside and out and can partner with operations leaders to build practical, consistent, and accountable safety standards. The right candidate will bring at least 5 years of construction safety experience, strong communication skills, and the confidence to influence teams at every level while helping protect employees, clients, and project outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the company’s safety strategy and day-to-day safety program across construction and field operations.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
  • Partner with operations and project leaders to reduce risk and improve compliance.
  • Track safety metrics, identify trends, and report findings to leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations and company standards.
  • Support onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee safety education.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture that balances accountability, productivity, and care for people.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of construction safety experience.
  • Experience leading safety initiatives in field-based or project-driven environments.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and general construction safety practices.
  • Proven ability to conduct investigations, audits, and corrective-action follow-up.
  • Ability to influence crews, supervisors, and managers across multiple sites.
  • Certifications such as CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, construction management, or related field a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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