Safety Director

gpac; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks an experienced Safety Director for Commercial Construction in Atlanta, GA. You will lead the company’s safety program across active projects, partnering with project teams and field leadership to raise safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA.

This is a visible leadership role requiring relocation to Atlanta with nationwide travel. You’ll influence planning and execution from a safety standpoint and mentor crews, with a focus on policy development, training, audits, and

Qualifications

• Significant construction safety experience, preferably within a commercial general contractor.
• Safety leadership experience at 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 with craft and leadership.
• Experience with incident investigation, documentation, training, risk mitigation, and audits.
• Ability to hold teams accountable while building relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Team leadership

Construction safety

OSHA 510

Job description

Safety Director - Commercial Construction

Atlanta, GA

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. Relocation is required.

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.