Senior Safety & Risk Leader — Construction

Air Comfort, Inc; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEI Corporation is seeking a dedicated Safety & Risk Manager to champion workplace safety, compliance, and risk management across all operations in New England. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s safety culture, develop employees, and drive operational excellence in a family-owned environment.

The ideal candidate will have five years of progressive safety leadership, deep OSHA knowledge, and a track record of implementing comprehensive safety programs in

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Experience in commercial landscape/construction or related construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and employee training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve company-wide safety program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable regulations.
• Conduct jobsite inspections, facility audits, and safety assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and property damage; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training programs.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and continuing education initiatives.
• Maintain OSHA logs, training records, certifications, and all required safety documentation.
• Monitor safety performance through reporting, trend analysis, and KPIs.
• Partner with managers to identify hazards and reduce workplace risks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), site-specific safety plans, and safe work procedures.
• Oversee PPE standards and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Assist with workers’ compensation coordination, return-to-work programs, and insurance loss-control initiatives.
• Support DOT compliance, fleet safety, driver qualification files, and transportation safety initiatives.
• Assist with client safety prequalification requirements and safety audits.
• Serve as the company’s primary safety resource fostering a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, or related field

OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510 certification

CSP/ASP/CHST certification

First Aid/CPR Instructor certification

Job description

LEI Corporation is seeking a dedicated Safety & Risk Manager to champion workplace safety, compliance, and risk management across all operations in New England. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s safety culture, develop employees, and drive operational excellence in a family-owned environment.

The ideal candidate will have five years of progressive safety leadership, deep OSHA knowledge, and a track record of implementing comprehensive safety programs in