Safety Director

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Safety Services, LLC. is seeking an experienced Safety Director to oversee safety for a construction company. This full-time role requires strong leadership, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation skills to drive a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include on-site safety representation, daily inspections, training, incident investigations, and mentoring field safety staff. Local to Landover, MD with a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Local to Landover, MD and valid Driver's License.
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification.
• 5+ years as lead or director preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policies.
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site safety representative supporting the contractor and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments with logs and reports.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce project safety plans, PPE requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, orientations, and training for site personnel.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, document findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor field safety staff and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Produce reports and develop safety procedures and policies.
• Participate in project meetings and provide proactive safety guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Safety program development

Prioritization

First Aid/ CPR/ AED

Driver's License

Local to Landover, MD

Hazard recognition

Job description

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced full-time, Safety Director to oversee safety for a construction company. This role requires a proven safety professional with strong leadership, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation skills to drive a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety representative supporting the contractor, ensuring compliance with all project, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and safety documentation.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce project-specific safety plans, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
• Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and team meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
• Mentor field safety staff and subcontractor safety representatives, promoting engagement and accountability.
• Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures

Qualifications

• Must be local to Landover, MD
• Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License is required
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED
• 5+ years experience as a lead or director is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policies
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement
• Ability to prioritize tasks, especially when handling an accident or incident

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.