Division Safety Director - Construction

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Division Safety Director - Construction in Sterling, VA. The role oversees all safety aspects across the division, promoting a world‑class safety culture and implementing policies to minimize risk and incidents.

You will work with division and field leadership and the safety team to ensure policies are applied at all sites, lead investigations, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance across operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental safety, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for leadership roles within safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and local regulatory standards.
• Experience managing safety programs across large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program management across multiple job sites.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure safety performance.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with HR, risk, and insurance teams on safety issues.
• Lead workers’ compensation and insurance efforts at the division level.
• Develop safety policies, training programs, and records.

Skills

Safety program management

KPI development

Training and development

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Leadership and mentoring

Resource planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Division Safety Director - Construction

Job Description Job ID#: 122498

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: Reston

Salary: $ 185000.00 - $ 230000.00

Phone: [phone]

Location: Sterling, VA

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6-7 AM - 2-3 PM (flexible)

Type: Direct Hire

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Benefits

• 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&D 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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor"s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Safety, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years" experience successfully demonstrating progressive safety experience on large-scale construction projects or similar environments.
• Extensive knowledge in the MEP space (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 500, CHST, and CSP certifications required
• Must be open to occasional travel to remote project locations for both overnight and in-day trips.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure