Safety Director

Kirco; Troy (MI); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Kirco is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and advance our company-wide safety program in Troy, MI. This role balances field presence with strategic leadership to continuously improve safety practices across construction operations.

The candidate will oversee inspections, training, incident investigations, and regulatory filings while driving a proactive safety culture with project teams, subcontractors, and leadership.

Qualificações

• Significant experience in construction safety across commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects.
• Ability to conduct jobsite inspections, investigations, and training.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to active job sites.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, manage, and improve the construction safety program.
• Promote proactive safety culture across jobsites and organization.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and observations.
• Partner with PMs, Superintendents, and field teams to implement actions.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and relevant regulations.
• Develop and administer safety policies, programs, and training.
• Lead safety orientations and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records and regulatory filings.
• Monitor safety performance and advise leadership on improvements.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to meet safety expectations.
• Serve as safety resource for employees and leadership.

Conhecimentos

construction safety

OSHA regulations

safety program leadership

inspections and investigations

leadership and accountability

communication and documentation

travel to sites

Formação

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety or related field

Descrição da vaga

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Safety Director

Troy, MI, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1230

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

KIRCOis seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and advance our company-wide safety program. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong culture of safety across our construction operations while partnering closely with project teams, field leadership, subcontractors, and senior management.

We are looking for a hands-on safety leader who understands the realities of active construction environments and can balance compliance, accountability, education, and relationship-building. The ideal candidate will be comfortable both in the field and working strategically with leadership to continuously improve our safety practices.

What You'll Do

Lead, manage, and continuously improve KIRCO MANIX's overall construction safety program.

Promote a proactive safety culture across jobsites and throughout the organization.

Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.

Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Develop, update, and administer company safety policies, procedures, programs, and training.

Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, training programs, and other safety-related initiatives.

Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain accurate safety records, reports, documentation, and required regulatory filings.

Monitor safety performance and trends and provide recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement.

Work collaboratively with subcontractors and trade partners to ensure compliance with project and company safety expectations.

Serve as a knowledgeable safety resource for employees and leadership throughout the organization.

Stay current on evolving safety regulations, industry standards, and construction safety best practices.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience inconstruction safety, preferably supporting commercial construction projects.

Strong working knowledge ofOSHA regulations and construction safety standards.

Experience leading or managing safety programs across multiple projects or jobsites.

Demonstrated ability to conduct jobsite inspections, investigations, safety training, and risk assessments.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others and hold teams accountable while maintaining productive working relationships.

Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability and willingness to regularly visit active construction sites and travel as required.

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred.

Professional safety certifications such asCSP, CHST, ASP, or similar credentials are preferred.

The Right Fit

Beyond technical safety expertise, we're looking for someone who canbuild trust and credibility in the field. Our Safety Director should be visible, approachable, proactive, and comfortable working directly with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and leadership.

The successful candidate will understand that a strong safety program is about more than compliance. It's about creating an environment where people take ownership of safety, communicate concerns, and look out for one another.