Safety and Risk Manager

Deer-Park-Roofing-; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer Park Roofing in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Safety & Risk Manager to develop, implement, and manage programs that reduce risk and promote a safe, compliant work environment. This position oversees contract and insurance administration, fleet management, bonding, and subcontractor compliance while collaborating with field and office teams to improve processes and support operational excellence.

You will lead safety and risk management strategies, coach managers, ensure OSHA compliance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in safety and risk management leadership.
• Ability to develop policies and systems for workplace safety.
• Strong collaboration with field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, review, negotiation, and execution of customer contracts, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, manufacturer agreements, and cooperative purchasing contracts to minimize contractual risk.
• Manage the Company's insurance programs, including COIs, subcontractor compliance through TrustLayer, project-specific insurance requirements, and relationships with insurance brokers and carriers.
• Administer the Company's bonding program, including bid, performance, and payment bonds, while maintaining strong relationships with bonding partners.
• Monitor contractual, insurance, and claims activity, recommending strategies that reduce financial exposure and strengthen the Company's overall risk profile.
• Lead Deer Park Roofing's safety and risk management programs by developing strategies, policies, and systems that protect employees, customers, assets, and the Company's reputation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Safety Managers and Fleet Coordinator by establishing expectations, monitoring performance, and fostering professional growth.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability where safety is integrated into daily operations and every employee is empowered to stop unsafe work.
• Direct workplace incident investigations, OSHA interactions, workers' compensation administration, and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely corrective actions and effective return-to-work programs.
• Analyze safety and operational risk metrics, identify trends, establish performance objectives, and present recommendations and action plans to Executive Leadership.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to proactively identify emerging risks and implement continuous improvements that strengthen organizational performance.
• Lead the Company's fleet strategy by overseeing vehicle lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, maintenance programs, procurement, and operating standards.
• Supervise the Fleet Coordinator while ensuring timely maintenance, effective fleet administration, and alignment with operational needs.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Safety & Risk Manager develops, implements, and manages programs that reduce organizational risk and promote a safe, compliant work environment. This position oversees safety operations, contract and insurance administration, fleet management, bonding, and subcontractor compliance while collaborating with field and office teams to improve processes, minimize risk, and support operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the following duties effectively. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary:

Contract & Insurance Management

• Lead the administration, review, negotiation, and execution of customer contracts, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, manufacturer agreements, and cooperative purchasing contracts to minimize contractual risk.
• Manage the Company's insurance programs, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs), subcontractor compliance through TrustLayer, project-specific insurance requirements, and relationships with insurance brokers and carriers.
• Administer the Company's bonding program, including bid, performance, and payment bonds, while maintaining strong relationships with bonding partners.
• Monitor contractual, insurance, and claims activity, recommending strategies that reduce financial exposure and strengthen the Company's overall risk profile.

Safety & Risk Management

• Lead Deer Park Roofing's safety and risk management programs by developing strategies, policies, and systems that protect employees, customers, assets, and the Company's reputation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Safety Managers and Fleet Coordinator by establishing expectations, monitoring performance, and fostering professional growth.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability where safety is integrated into daily operations and every employee is empowered to stop unsafe work.
• Direct workplace incident investigations, OSHA interactions, workers' compensation administration, and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely corrective actions and effective return-to-work programs.
• Analyze safety and operational risk metrics, identify trends, establish performance objectives, and present recommendations and action plans to Executive Leadership.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to proactively identify emerging risks and implement continuous improvements that strengthen organizational performance.

Fleet Management

• Lead the Company's fleet strategy by overseeing vehicle lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, maintenance programs, procurement, and operating standards.
• Supervise the Fleet Coordinator while ensuring timely maintenance, effective fleet administration, and alignment with operational needs.
• Utilize fleet performance metrics, including maintenance costs, fuel consumption, utilization, accident frequency, and safety scores, to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance driver safety.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure fleet resources effectively support current and future business needs.

Deer Park Roofing is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.