Safety Director

Extera Building Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Extera Building Solutions is seeking a Safety Director to lead comprehensive occupational safety programs across three subsidiaries and all construction projects in the Great Lakes region. You will shape policies, mentor staff, and drive initiatives to minimize risk and incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in safety-related fields and at least five years of safety leadership in construction, with CSP/CHST and OSHA 500/ NFPA 70E certifications preferred. Travel up to 65% regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field, plus 5 years of safety management experience; or an equivalent combination of 15 years of progressive construction safety experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures across all companies and job sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, local, and client safety requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to safety personnel, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and field observations to verify compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, safety metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and ensure employee competency in applicable safety standards.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for executive leadership and stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors present imminent risk.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program design

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety / Safety Engineering / Environmental Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction project management software

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Vice President Of Integrations

The Safety Director serves as the senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving occupational health and safety programs across three subsidiary organizations and all construction operations. This role provides strategic oversight of safety policies, regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety performance, while fostering a strong, company-wide safety culture. Working closely with executive leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel, the Safety Director ensures consistent safety standards, mentors safety staff, and drives initiatives that reduce risk and promote safe, effective operations across all entities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises a safety team of three direct reports, ensures that clerical staff maintain the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures across all companies and job sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, local, and client safety requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to reduce workplace injuries and exposures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to safety personnel, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and field observations to verify compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Oversee OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, safety metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and ensure employee competency in applicable safety standards.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for executive leadership and stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors present imminent risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities

• Proven ability to lead, influence behavior, and enforce change across multi-divisional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication, investigation, conflict resolution, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, construction project management software, and exposure to contractor payment processing.

Education, Experience and Qualification

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field, plus 5 years of safety management experience; or an equivalent combination of 15 years of progressive construction safety experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.

• Deep understanding of construction operations, project sequencing, and high-risk field activities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in a construction environment is required.

Certifications Preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• OSHA 500 / OTI Certified & NFPA 70E Certified
• HAZWOPER & First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
• ITI Lift Director & Critical Lift Planning Course completion

Travel

• Must be able to travel regionally within the Great Lakes Region up to 15%, Ohio up to 65%, in office time average of 20%.

Physical Demands

This position is intermittently physically active and intermittently involves lifting and moving of equipment. Employees move equipment weighing 5-50 pounds for up to half of the workday, and heavier equipment weighing 50-100 pounds for up to a quarter of the workday. Standing, sitting, and walking or moving around each take up to three-quarters of the workday. Climbing stairs or ladders and balancing take up to half of the workday. Employees stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for up to a quarter of the workday. They use their arms, hands, and fingers, communicate by talking and listening, and rely on their vision for most or all of the workday. PPE is required for up to three-quarters of the workday. For a similar share of the time, employees are exposed to loud noise, extreme temperatures, and changing weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Extera Building Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal laws and the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), military status, national origin, disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, or genetic information. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Ohio Law Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical or mental disabilities during the application, interviewing, and employment process. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Bethany Ballengee, HR Director at 440-230-8506 or [e-mail] at least five (5) business days prior to your needs.