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Safety Director
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Salary: $145,000–$175,000 + Bonus Potential
Benefits: Company Truck, Gas Card, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established construction contractor seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and continuously improve their company-wide safety program. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and partnering with field leadership across multiple active construction projects.
The majority of projects are located throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with occasional travel required to visit projects outside of the area.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company's overall health and safety program across multiple construction projects.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries while identifying corrective and preventative actions.
- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee training.
- Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel to proactively identify and mitigate jobsite hazards.
- Maintain OSHA logs, safety documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
- Coordinate return-to-work programs and assist with workers' compensation claims when necessary.
- Track safety metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership.
- Promote a culture where safety is a core value throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- OSHA 500 Certification (Required)
- OSHA 510 Certification (Required)
- CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) Certification (Required)
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification (Required)
- 7+ years of construction safety experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, civil, or specialty trade contractors is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and training abilities.
- Ability to build strong relationships with field personnel while maintaining accountability.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Compensation & Benefits
- $145,000–$175,000 Base Salary
- Performance Bonus Potential
- Company Truck
- Gas Card
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
If you're a safety leader who is passionate about protecting people, building strong safety cultures, and partnering with field teams to drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.