Construction Safety Director

Kirco Management Services LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is looking for a Safety Director to enhance their health, safety, and environmental programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, minimizing risks, and fostering a proactive safety culture across various sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety management and a degree in Occupational Health & Safety. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in promoting safety.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of safety management experience in general contracting.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE programs.
• Conduct site inspections and lead training initiatives.
• Advise leadership on safety improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description

At KIRCO, safety is a core value. We’re seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead our company-wide health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all construction sites and business operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of safety management experience—preferably within general contracting—and a strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety protocols. Responsibilities include developing and implementing HSE programs, conducting site inspections, leading training initiatives, responding to regulatory inquiries, and advising leadership on safety improvements. This role also oversees workers' compensation trends and drives continuous improvement in safety performance.

A degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field is preferred (or equivalent experience), along with excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Regular job site visits are required.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting a culture where safety is embedded in everything we do.