Director of Safety & Risk Strategy

Premise Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise Inc. Minnesota seeks a Safety Director to provide strategic leadership for safety, health, and risk management across the organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to embed safety as a core value, drive continuous improvement, and protect employees, subcontractors, customers, and the company. The role includes developing and executing safety strategy, leading audits and investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination in safety/engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years in construction safety with program development and investigations.
• At least 3 years of leadership across multiple sites and states.
• Proven ability to build proactive safety culture and drive improvement.
• Experience with audits, inspections, risk assessments and training development.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation, injury management, and OSHA requirements.
• OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer certification and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a company-wide safety program and culture.
• Oversee safety audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Develop annual safety strategy, metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor leading indicators and report performance to executives.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Operations on safety during projects.
• Coach project managers and field leaders in safety leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and cross-state requirements.
• Manage injury management, drug testing policy, and compliance programs.
• Supervise Training & Safety Specialist and manage budget for PPE and safety software.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture development

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management software

Project management software

Reporting software

Job description

Premise Inc. Minnesota seeks a Safety Director to provide strategic leadership for safety, health, and risk management across the organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to embed safety as a core value, drive continuous improvement, and protect employees, subcontractors, customers, and the company. The role includes developing and executing safety strategy, leading audits and investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance across multiple states.