Director of Safety & Risk Management

Steadfast Alliance; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Cell Phone & Laptop

Professional Development

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Steadfast Alliance seeks a Director of Safety & Risk Management to lead safety, training, and risk programs for 350+ employees in the Tampa Bay area. This strategic role partners with Operations to ensure safe, efficient field work and regulatory compliance company-wide.

You will drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and fleet safety initiatives while mentoring supervisors and embedding The Steadfast Way in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years progressive safety leadership experience.
• Experience leading safety for organizations with 250+ employees.
• Strong OSHA knowledge and DOT/Fleet Safety experience.
• Workers' Compensation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and accountability across the company.
• Partner with Operations to coach and remove obstacles for safe work.
• Oversee OSHA, DOT, EPA compliance and audits.
• Develop safety training and leadership programs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee fleet safety programs and driver qualifications.
• Monitor safety metrics and KPI reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

People coaching

Investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Root cause analysis

DTaP (Driver safety)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSHA/Regulatory tools

DOT/Fleet Safety

Job description

Director of Safety & RiskManagement

Location: Tampa, Florida(Supporting Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco Counties)

Join a Company That Runs Towardthe Storm.

At Steadfast, we believe ourgreatest responsibility is taking care of our people.

Our field teams are the heart ofeverything we do, and our leadership team exists for one purpose:

We Support Field Operations

Safety isn't about saying\"no.\" It's about helping our crews perform exceptional work safely,efficiently, and confidently.

Our culture is built around TheSteadfast Way:

• Run Toward the Storm
• Move As One
• Stand Firm in Faith

We believe when we serve our fieldoperations well, we strengthen the entire herd.

If you're a safety leader whoenjoys building relationships, solving problems, coaching people, and helpingoperations succeed—not someone who leads through fear or bureaucracy,we'd loveto meet you.

Position Summary

The Director of Safety & Risk Management serves as astrategic leader responsible for protecting over 350 employees while supportingthe continued growth of one of Tampa Bay's premier commercial landscapecontractors.

Reporting directly to executiveleadership, this position leads the company's Environmental, Health, Safety,Fleet Safety, and Risk Management programs across all divisions.

More importantly, this leaderbecomes a trusted partner to Operations.

Your mission is simple:

Create an environment where everyemployee has the training, equipment, leadership, and confidence to return homesafely every day.

What Success Looks Like

Success isn't measured bypaperwork.

It's measured by trust.

Our best Safety Director will:

• Be respected by field employees.
• Coach instead of criticize.
• Solve problems alongside Operations.
• Build relationships with supervisors.
• Help crews work smarter and safer.
• Earn credibility by being present in the field—notbehind a desk.

This position spends significanttime where the work happens.

Responsibilities

As Director of Safety, you will:

Lead Our Safety Culture

• Champion a culture where safety is everyone'sresponsibility.
• Inspire employees through leadership, coaching, andaccountability.
• Reinforce The Steadfast Way in every interaction.

Support Field Operations

• Partner daily with Operations Managers, BranchManagers, Superintendents, and Crew Leaders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to coach—not simply inspect.
• Help remove obstacles that prevent crews fromperforming safely.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead company-wide OSHA, DOT, EPA, and regulatorycompliance.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation.
• Manage company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct facility and jobsite audits.
• Ensure proper PPE compliance.

Training & Development

• Lead new employee safety orientation.
• Develop leadership safety training.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ongoing education.
• Mentor supervisors to become stronger safety leaders.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations involving injuries, propertydamage, and vehicle incidents.
• Identify root causes.
• Implement corrective actions.
• Share lessons learned across the company.

Fleet Safety

• Oversee driver qualification files.
• Improve driver performance.
• Monitor telematics and vehicle safety programs.
• Reduce preventable vehicle accidents.

Risk Management

• Partner with Human Resources on Workers'Compensation.
• Assist with insurance audits.
• Support customer safety prequalification.
• Monitor safety metrics and KPI reporting.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone whonaturally leads people—not simply enforces rules.

The ideal candidate is:

• Visible
• Humble
• Decisive
• Accountable
• Consistent
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable having difficult conversations
• Passionate about coaching others

You understand that the bestsafety cultures are built through relationships—not regulations alone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive safety leadershipexperience
• Experience leading safety for organizations with 250+employees
• Commercial Landscape, Construction, Utilities, HeavyCivil, or Industrial experience strongly preferred
• Extensive OSHA knowledge
• DOT and Fleet Safety experience
• Workers' Compensation management experience
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• CHST
• OSHA 500
• OSHA 510
• OSHA 30 Construction
• First Aid/CPR Instructor
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Our Leadership Expectations

Run Toward the Storm

Face challenges head-on. Solveproblems early. Lead through adversity.

Move As One

Partner across departments. Buildtrust. Win as one team.

Stand Firm in Faith

Lead with integrity. Keep yourcommitments. Treat people with respect and dignity.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Cell Phone & Laptop
• Professional Development
• Certification Reimbursement

Why Steadfast?

We're not looking for someone to\"manage compliance.\"

We're looking for someone who willbuild a culture.

Someone who believes the safestcompanies are built on relationships, servant leadership, accountability, andoperational excellence.

If you believe safety shouldempower people—not restrict them—and you want to help lead an organizationwhere we support field operations because we strengthen the entire herd, we'dlike to hear from you.