Head of Construction Safety & Risk

Australia-Employment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Safety to lead and strengthen our safety culture across field operations in Phoenix, AZ. You will partner with operations leaders to build practical, compliant safety standards and to protect employees and project outcomes.

The right candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, strong communication, and the leadership to influence teams at all levels while balancing accountability with care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience leading safety initiatives in field-based or project-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and general construction safety practices.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations, audits, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Ability to influence crews, supervisors, and managers across multiple sites.
• Certifications such as CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, construction management, or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s safety strategy and day-to-day safety program across construction and field operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and project leaders to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Track safety metrics, identify trends, and report findings to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations and company standards.
• Support onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee safety education.
• Promote a proactive safety culture that balances accountability, productivity, and care for people.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Investigation

Influence across sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, OH health, construction management, or related field

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Director of Safety to lead and strengthen our safety culture across field operations in Phoenix, AZ. You will partner with operations leaders to build practical, compliant safety standards and to protect employees and project outcomes.

The right candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, strong communication, and the leadership to influence teams at all levels while balancing accountability with care.