Safety Director

Just Construction Recruitment; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A specialty construction company is seeking a Safety Director to lead safety initiatives across various projects. You will develop HSE policies, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in construction safety leadership and strong OSHA knowledge. The position allows for hybrid working, preferably on-site. Competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction safety leadership (Safety Manager / Director / Head of Safety).
• Experience delivering safety training and managing incidents, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and regional safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies.
• Lead site inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive safety training programmes for field and office teams.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Safety training program delivery

Education

Relevant certifications (CSP, CHST, OSHA-30)

Job description

Just Construction Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Just Construction Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Just Construction Recruitment

Connecting top U.S. Facades talent with leading construction contractors.

We’re currently seeking a Safety Director for a growing specialty construction company in the Alexandria/Fairfax area. The role is open to hybrid working, but preferably on site.

This is a leadership role where you’ll have the chance to shape and drive the safety culture across multiple large, complex commercial, mixed-use, residential, and institutional projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and strategy.
• Lead site inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive safety training programmes for both field and office teams, as well as subcontractors.
• Partner with project teams and leadership to ensure safety is embedded in every phase of work.
• Monitor safety metrics, KPIs, incidents, and near-misses, recommending improvements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and regional safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in construction safety leadership (Safety Manager / Director / Head of Safety), ideally in specialty contracting, drywall, or finishing trades.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and regional safety requirements.
• Experience delivering safety training and managing incidents, audits, and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence teams from field crews to senior leadership.
• Relevant certifications (CSP, CHST, OSHA-30) are a plus.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction and Public Safety

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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