Construction Safety Director: Strategy & Field Leadership

Medcor; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company expense card

Direct exposure to executive领导

Job summary

Medcor Safety is recruiting a senior Safety Director for a leading specialty construction client in Atlanta. The role oversees enterprise-wide safety strategy, partnering with executive leadership to drive safety excellence across crane, rigging, steel erection, and heavy transportation projects.

You will shape policy, mentor teams, and lead investigations to reduce risk while supporting organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
• Demonstrated experience leading serious incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience partnering directly with executive, operational, and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's overall safety strategy across operations, projects, and business units.
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise safety programs, policies, standards, and management systems.
• Coach operational leaders and build accountability for safety throughout the organization.
• Conduct executive-level safety reviews, audits, field assessments, and operational evaluations.
• Lead investigations involving serious incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
• Drive root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are effective and sustainable.
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and risks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and client requirements.
• Identify and address organizational and project-level risk.
• Mentor and develop safety professionals while building a culture of ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Construction/Engineering

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

Job description

Medcor Safety is recruiting a senior Safety Director for a leading specialty construction client in Atlanta. The role oversees enterprise-wide safety strategy, partnering with executive leadership to drive safety excellence across crane, rigging, steel erection, and heavy transportation projects.

You will shape policy, mentor teams, and lead investigations to reduce risk while supporting organizational growth.