Division Safety Director

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 186,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Division Safety Director to oversee safety across multiple job sites, setting policy and cultivating a safety-first culture. You will partner with leadership to minimize risks and ensure employee well-being while maintaining high safety standards across operations.

The role requires 12+ years managing safety programs in large-scale construction, CSP certification, and extensive OSHA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
• OSHA 10/30/40 training required; OSHA 500 and CHST certifications preferred.
• CSP certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program management across multiple sites and locations.
• Develop KPIs and lead continuous improvement to mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations including root cause analyses and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, risk management, and insurance teams on safety-related risks.
• Develop and advise safety personnel and field leadership on specialized activities.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

OSHA 10/30/40

OSHA 500/CHST

CSP

Safety Leadership

Union experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

As the Division Safety Director, you will oversee all aspects of Safety within the division, setting the gold standard for safety culture, policies, and procedures. Working closely with division and field leadershipand our Safety team, you will implement safety policies and procedures to minimize risks, injuries, andaccidents. You will serve as the principal division Safety Champion and ensure the well-being of our employees across all operational fronts, cementing our position as an industry leader in safety excellence.

Strategic and Cultural Leadership:

• Champion the company's safety vision, objectives, and strategies to foster a culture of safety excellence.
• Lead division safety planning efforts, aligning safety initiatives with corporate goals and objectives. Foster and enable a culture of care and safety first, where all employees are empowered to mitigate safety issues, regardless of level in the organization.
• Partner closely with division and field leadership to align safety strategies, drive consistent execution of safety initiatives, reinforce accountability, and promote a proactive safety culture across all operations

Talent Management and Development:

• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, empowering direct reports to drive safety initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Partner with division leadership to develop succession plans and talent pipelines to ensure continuity and sustainability in the division safety department.
• Train and develop safety personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the safety department.
• Allocate key activities and tasks among team members to ensure optimal productivity and effective utilization of resources.
• Anticipate and plan resource needs to ensure that division projects have sufficient safety coverage while our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Manage hiring process and staffing assignments for safety roles in the division.
• Manage annual performance process for safety employees within the division.
• Source and manage safety subcontractors, as needed.
• Collaborate with division and field leadership to assess talent needs, develop safety personnel, support workforce planning, and ensure teams are appropriately staffed and equipped to meet operational and safety objectives.

Safety Management:

• Oversee all aspects of safety program management across multiple job sites, including out of market locations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate hazards.
• Develop implement, update, maintain, and provide technical expertise on safety policies,programs, and records. Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance safety awareness.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices, collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective safety measures.
• Lead internal and external incident management efforts, ensuring timely and thorough investigations, root cause analyses, regulatory reporting, and effective sharing of lessons learnedfor future prevention.
• Collaborate with human resources, risk management, and insurance teams to effectively mitigate safety-related risks and liabilities.
• Work with the field leadership to determine appropriate safety equipment and supplies for job sites.
• Lead workers' compensation and insurance efforts at the division level, ensuring proper claims management and proactive risk mitigation.
• Develop and advise department personnel, craft/field personnel, project managers, and superintendents when planning certain specialized activities, such as critical crane lifts or confined space entries.
• Work in close partnership with division and field leadership to identify and mitigate risks, implement safety programs, support project execution, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety expectations are integrated into all field operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Safety, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training required.
• OSHA 500 and CHST certifications required.
• CSP required.
• 12+ years’ experience successfully displaying progressive responsibility in managing safety programs on large-scale construction projects or similar environments.
• 5+ years’ experience managing internal safety teams and third-party consultants, with a track record of developing and growing employee skills and guiding career development.
• Extensive knowledge of construction-related OSHA, MSHA, Federal, State, and local regulatory standards and strong communication skills to effectively convey safety policies.
• Experience working for a union contractor and managing collaborative safety programs, with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Ability to collaborate with clients, trade partners, and field leadership.
• Experience managing multiple projects in multiple states.
• What you bring to the table:
• Occasional travel to remote project locations for both overnight and in-day trips.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&DD insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $185,863.00 - $227,165.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.