Senior Safety Director – Construction, Multi‑Project Leader

Savi Ehs; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vehicle allowance

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Direct-hire

Job summary

Savi EHS is seeking a Safety Director to lead safety operations across its Northern Virginia division. This senior role partners with executive and field leadership to strengthen safety strategy, develop personnel, drive accountability, and integrate safety throughout project planning and execution.

Responsibilities include leading safety strategy across large-scale programs, mentoring safety staff, tracking KPIs, and conducting incident investigations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive construction safety experience.
• 5+ years managing safety teams and third‑party consultants.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• CSP, CHST, and OSHA 500 credentials required.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 40‑hour, and CPR/First Aid training.
• Experience with multi‑state projects and union contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s safety strategy, culture, policies, and long-term objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership, operations, project managers, superintendents, and field teams.
• Hire, mentor, and develop safety personnel while overseeing performance and staffing.
• Direct safety performance across multiple large-scale projects and geographic locations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, leading indicators, trends, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective actions with regulatory reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

KPI management

High-risk construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CSP

CHST

OSHA 500

Job description

Savi EHS is seeking a Safety Director to lead safety operations across its Northern Virginia division. This senior role partners with executive and field leadership to strengthen safety strategy, develop personnel, drive accountability, and integrate safety throughout project planning and execution.

Responsibilities include leading safety strategy across large-scale programs, mentoring safety staff, tracking KPIs, and conducting incident investigations.