Safety & Risk Manager

Deer Park Roofing, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer Park Roofing, LLC is seeking a Safety & Risk Manager to develop, implement, and oversee programs that reduce risk and promote a compliant, safe work environment across field and office teams. The role leads contract and insurance management, fleet coordination, bonding, and subcontractor compliance while driving continuous improvement and executive reporting.

You will coach Safety Managers and Fleet Coordinator, investigate incidents, ensure OSHA compliance, and partner with Operations to

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, review, and negotiation of contracts to minimize risk.
• Manage COIs, subcontractor compliance, and insurance program relations.
• Oversee bonding programs and partner relationships.
• Monitor claims activity and recommend strategies to reduce exposure.
• Develop safety and risk management programs and policies.
• Coach Safety Managers and Fleet Coordinator and drive performance.
• Build a culture of accountability where safety is integrated.
• Lead incident investigations, OSHA interactions, and return-to-work programs.
• Analyze risk metrics, identify trends, and present executive recommendations.
• Collaborate with Operations to identify emerging risks and drive improvements.
• Oversee fleet lifecycle planning and maintenance programs.
• Monitor fleet metrics to reduce costs and improve driver safety.
• Ensure fleet resources meet current and future needs.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Safety & Risk Manager develops, implements, and manages programs that reduce organizational risk and promote a safe, compliant work environment. This position oversees safety operations, contract and insurance administration, fleet management, bonding, and subcontractor compliance while collaborating with field and office teams to improve processes, minimize risk, and support operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the following duties effectively. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary:

Contract & Insurance Management

• Lead the administration, review, negotiation, and execution of customer contracts, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, manufacturer agreements, and cooperative purchasing contracts to minimize contractual risk.
• Manage the Company's insurance programs, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs), subcontractor compliance through TrustLayer, project-specific insurance requirements, and relationships with insurance brokers and carriers.
• Administer the Company's bonding program, including bid, performance, and payment bonds, while maintaining strong relationships with bonding partners.
• Monitor contractual, insurance, and claims activity, recommending strategies that reduce financial exposure and strengthen the Company's overall risk profile.

Safety & Risk Management

• Lead Deer Park Roofing's safety and risk management programs by developing strategies, policies, and systems that protect employees, customers, assets, and the Company's reputation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Safety Managers and Fleet Coordinator by establishing expectations, monitoring performance, and fostering professional growth.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability where safety is integrated into daily operations and every employee is empowered to stop unsafe work.
• Direct workplace incident investigations, OSHA interactions, workers' compensation administration, and regulatory compliance while ensuring timely corrective actions and effective return-to-work programs.
• Analyze safety and operational risk metrics, identify trends, establish performance objectives, and present recommendations and action plans to Executive Leadership.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to proactively identify emerging risks and implement continuous improvements that strengthen organizational performance.

Fleet Management

• Lead the Company's fleet strategy by overseeing vehicle lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, maintenance programs, procurement, and operating standards.
• Supervise the Fleet Coordinator while ensuring timely maintenance, effective fleet administration, and alignment with operational needs.
• Utilize fleet performance metrics, including maintenance costs, fuel consumption, utilization, accident frequency, and safety scores, to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance driver safety.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure fleet resources effectively support current and future business needs.

Deer Park Roofing is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.