Senior Construction Safety Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Construction Safety Lead to oversee Safety & Health programs across multiple projects. You will develop site-specific safety plans, manage risk, and lead training initiatives for a broad safety portfolio in a dynamic construction environment.

You will mentor safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NEC, NFPA70E), and collaborate with project teams and customers to mitigate hazards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of safety management experience with training program development.
• 5+ years of safety leadership with a bachelor’s in safety management; electrical experience preferred.
• 3+ years with a master’s degree; experience in S&H training and regulatory compliance (1910, 1926, EM-385).
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems: ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 31000.
• Understanding of culture-building and training program design.
• Pursuit of ASP/CSP/CHST and related certifications; OSHA 500/502 training credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction Project Safety and Health (S&H) and Risk Management.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans.
• Lead ORM process with Project Management.
• Create and implement safety training plans and curricula.
• Conduct OSHA 10/30 and CPR/FA training for new hires.
• Redesign training materials and enhance employee experience.
• Interpret NEC, NFPA70E, NESC and manage NFPA 70E program.
• Monitor training effectiveness and safety metrics.
• Mentor safety staff and coordinate cross-training.
• Stay current with regulatory and technical safety requirements.
• Engage with customers, project teams, and contractors on risk plans.

Skills

Safety leadership

Training design

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

HS diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in safety management

Master’s degree in safety management

Certifications: OSHA 500/502, GSP

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Construction Safety Lead to oversee Safety & Health programs across multiple projects. You will develop site-specific safety plans, manage risk, and lead training initiatives for a broad safety portfolio in a dynamic construction environment.

You will mentor safety professionals, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NEC, NFPA70E), and collaborate with project teams and customers to mitigate hazards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.