Local Safety Director: Lead Construction Safety & Compliance

Safety Management Group, LLC; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Management Group, LLC in Kenosha, WI seeks a Local Safety Director to lead site safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across large construction projects.

The role requires 15+ years of construction safety experience, proven leadership, and a degree in Safety or Construction. OSHA 30-hour construction training and BCSP certification are preferred. Join our team dedicated to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience leading large-scale construction projects.
• Degree in Safety or Construction is required.
• Previous safety leadership experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course, BCSP cert is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer project HSE programs to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and project standards.
• Conduct field audits, safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor safety personnel, safety plans, and project-specific HSE procedures.
• Partner with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide coaching, training, and guidance to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Facilitate safety meetings, track safety trends and corrective actions, and communicate project safety performance to key stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices within construction and general industry environments.
• Manage injury and incident reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through safety initiatives, training programs, and workforce engagement efforts.

Skills

Safety leadership

Safety program development

Regulatory compliance

Field audits/risk assessment

Education

Degree in Safety or Construction

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

BCSP certification (preferred)

Job description

Safety Management Group, LLC in Kenosha, WI seeks a Local Safety Director to lead site safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across large construction projects.

The role requires 15+ years of construction safety experience, proven leadership, and a degree in Safety or Construction. OSHA 30-hour construction training and BCSP certification are preferred. Join our team dedicated to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.