Regional Safety Director, Utility Construction

Irby Construction Company; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with match

Life & Disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts & community support

Job summary

Irby Construction Company is seeking a Regional Safety Director to oversee safety programs across multiple distribution projects within a defined region. You will implement corporate safety programs, audit field operations, and lead safety professionals to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

The role requires strong leadership, incident investigation expertise, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in safety metrics while partnering with regional operations to align with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related safety experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience administering safety programs across multiple projects or jobsites, preferably within utility or construction operations.
• Proven leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing safety professionals or field teams.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety practices, incident investigation, corrective-action processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete required background screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee multiple project safety programs across the assigned distribution region in accordance with Corporate Safety Programs and applicable requirements.
• Perform audits and inspections of work areas and provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
• Supervise, coach, guide, and develop assigned Safety Coordinators and other regional safety professionals.
• Audit jobsite safety reports and verify implementation of required safety elements at project locations.
• Conduct and follow up on accident and incident investigations; ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified, documented, communicated, and completed.
• Evaluate Safety Professionals' ability to identify, communicate, and resolve safety issues on the jobsite and provide coaching or development as needed.
• Partner with regional leadership to create and implement strategic safety plans and corrective action plans for assigned areas.
• Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to verify corrective actions have been completed.
• Compile incident-related data, photographs, documentation, and required forms and reports in accordance with company procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with employee, craft, insurance, and regulatory inspection walk-throughs and accompany inspectors when required.
• Support emergency situations as required and assist with auditing or maintaining fire protection and grounding systems.
• Track and report regional safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART rate, EMR, near-miss trends, and leading indicators, and communicate results to regional and corporate leadership on a regular cadence.
• Partner with regional Operations leadership to align safety initiatives with production schedules, budget, quality goals, and overall operational objectives.
• Monitor and analyze the operational and financial impact of incidents, including workers' compensation claims, experience modification rate, insurance costs, downtime, and related risk factors; recommend corrective actions to reduce recurrence and cost.
• Participate in regional operational reviews to represent safety performance, highlight trends, and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives that support productivity and project delivery.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for regional safety personnel and jobsite teams, connecting safety performance with broader regional operational goals.
• Use audit, inspection, and incident data to identify regional risk trends and drive proactive process improvements before they affect schedule, cost, quality, or field performance.
• Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures and perform other duties assigned based on the needs of the region.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Irby Construction Company is seeking a Regional Safety Director to oversee safety programs across multiple distribution projects within a defined region. You will implement corporate safety programs, audit field operations, and lead safety professionals to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

The role requires strong leadership, incident investigation expertise, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in safety metrics while partnering with regional operations to align with