Director of Field Safety

Faulconer Construction Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Director of Field Safety to lead the field safety organization, embedding a safety-first culture across regions.

You will mentor Area Safety Managers, partner with Operations and Risk Management, and drive risk mitigation from planning through execution to deliver safe, productive projects. You will develop the safety team, coordinate enterprise training, and lead investigations with root-cause analyses, while aligning with Faulconer’s Core Values and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in OH&S, Construction Mgmt, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive construction safety experience with leadership.
• OSHA 500 and 510 certifications preferred.
• CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent safety certification strongly preferred.
• Heavy civil, utility, or sitework construction experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and high-risk construction activities.
• Experience developing safety training and leadership development programs.
• Experience leading incident investigations and using safety metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Area Safety Managers and establish best practices across regions.
• Partner with Operations to identify project risks and integrate safety strategies.
• Promote a Safety-First culture with Stop Work Authority and strong engagement.
• Maintain visible field presence and build relationships with employees and leaders.
• Coordinate enterprise safety training, onboarding, and leadership development.
• Lead or support major incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support safety program implementation, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor safety performance and advise executive leadership.
• Evaluate new safety technologies and industry best practices.
• Represent Faulconer with customers, regulators, and industry groups.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Training development

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

We improve communities by inspiring people to achieve their maximum potential.

Position Description

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Position Summary

The Director of Field Safety provides strategic leadership for Faulconer's field safety organization by fostering a culture where every employee takes personal ownership of safety. This role leads the Area Safety Managers and partners closely with Operations, Risk Management, and People Operations to integrate safety into every phase of work—from planning through execution. The Director serves as a trusted advisor and coach to operational leaders, helping teams identify and mitigate risk while supporting safe, productive project delivery. This position is responsible for developing the safety team, strengthening field engagement, coordinating enterprise safety training, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration, coaching, and servant leadership. Success in this role is measured not only by safety performance, but by the strength of partnerships across the organization, the development of people, the trust earned from employees in the field, and consistently demonstrating Faulconer's Core Values.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Area Safety Managers while establishing consistent expectations and best practices across all operating regions.
• Partner with Operations to proactively identify project risks and integrate practical safety strategies into planning and execution.
• Foster a Safety-First culture by promoting personal accountability, Stop Work Authority, and positive employee engagement.
• Maintain a visible field presence, building trusted relationships with employees and operational leaders.
• Partner with People Operations to develop and coordinate enterprise safety training, onboarding, leadership development, and competency-based learning.
• Lead or support significant incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure lessons learned are communicated and corrective actions implemented.
• Partner with Risk Management to support implementation of company safety programs, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor safety performance through leading and lagging indicators and provide meaningful recommendations to executive leadership.
• Evaluate new technologies, industry best practices, and innovative approaches that strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
• Represent Faulconer with customers, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations while exemplifying the company's Core Values.

Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred): Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive construction safety experience, including leadership of safety professionals
• OSHA 500 and 510 certifications preferred.
• CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent professional safety certification strongly preferred.
• Heavy civil, utility, or sitework construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and high-risk construction activities, including excavation, trenching, utility work, and heavy equipment operations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with operations to improve safety performance and build a positive safety culture.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training and leadership development programs.
• Experience leading incident investigations, conducting risk assessments, and using safety metrics and digital management systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Willingness to travel regularly to all operating locations.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
• A background check will be required.
• A confidentiality agreement may be required.
• Driving records may be required.
• Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.