Safety Director

gpac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Safety Director for a local Atlanta commercial construction company. You will own the safety program, lead project-site safety efforts, and drive best practices across the organization.

The role requires strong OSHA knowledge, extensive field leadership, and the ability to collaborate with executive teams. Expect to travel nationwide while staying based in Atlanta, ensuring top-tier safety on active projects.

Qualifications

• Significant construction safety experience in a commercial GC environment.
• Proven leadership of safety programs at director or senior manager level.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety standards.
• Experience with incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the company-wide safety program
• Provide safety leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Visit active jobsites and work with teams to identify and mitigate risk
• Conduct jobsite safety audits, inspections, and assessments
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and continuing education
• Ensure OSHA compliance and company safety standards
• Oversee incident investigations and documentation
• Track safety metrics and identify trends
• Support preconstruction with site-specific safety strategies
• Partner with subcontractors to enforce safety expectations
• Serve as a safety resource for field and executive leadership

Skills

Construction safety

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Field presence

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

OSHA 510 certification

Job description

Safety Director - Commercial Construction

Atlanta, GA | Local Position

A leading Atlanta commercial general contractor is looking for an experienced Safety Director to take ownership of its safety program, provide leadership across active projects, and continue raising the standard for how safety is approached throughout the organization.

And one of the biggest advantages of this role: this is a local Atlanta position.

This is not simply a compliance role. The Safety Director will have a visible voice within the company, work closely with executive and operational leadership, and play an important part in how projects are planned and executed from a safety standpoint.

The Role

You’ll lead the company's overall safety program while partnering directly with project teams and field leadership throughout the Atlanta market.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead and continually improve the company-wide safety program
• Provide safety leadership and direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Visit active Atlanta-area jobsites and work directly with project teams to identify and mitigate risk
• Conduct jobsite safety audits, inspections, and assessments
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead safety training, toolbox initiatives, and continuing education
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
• Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation
• Track safety metrics and identify trends before they become larger issues
• Support preconstruction and project planning with site-specific safety strategies
• Partner with subcontractors to ensure expectations are clearly established and consistently enforced
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for both field and executive leadership

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who understands that the strongest safety programs aren’t built from an office—they’re built through credibility with the people actually doing the work.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• Significant construction safety experience, preferably within a commercial general contractor
• Previous safety leadership experience at the Director, Corporate Safety Manager or Senior Safety Manager level
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• OSHA 510 - REQUIRED
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs
• Strong field presence and the ability to communicate effectively with everyone from craft professionals to executive leadership
• Experience with incident investigation, documentation, training, risk mitigation, and jobsite audits
• The ability to hold teams accountable while still building strong working relationships

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This position is based in Atlanta, supporting local projects throughout the market. Nationwide travel is required.

You’ll join a contractor with a strong commercial construction presence and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how safety is managed across the organization.

This is a chance to step into a highly visible leadership position where your experience, judgment, and ideas will matter.

If you're an experienced construction safety professional who wants to lead the program, have a seat at the table, stay close to the field, and still be home at night, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.