Director of Safety and Risk Management

Description

The Director of Safety and Risk Management is responsible for leading Musselman & Hall’s safety and risk management programs. This position provides strategic leadership to the Safety Department, directly supervises the Project Safety Coordinators, and oversees the Safety Manager. The Director will lead risk-related functions, including insurance claims, fleet safety, and insurance programs, while driving a culture of safety across all operations.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for company-wide safety and risk management programs
• Coordinate insurance renewal and foster a relationship with our carriers and brokers
• Supervise and develop the Safety Manager and Project Safety Coordinators
• Direct the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and compliance programs
• Perform regular site visits, including monthly visits to the St. Louis office and periodic out-of-town job sites
• Provide guidance on insurance claims (workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, property) and coordinate with brokers, adjusters, and legal teams
• Act as the Company’s Designated Employer Representative for DOT drug testing
• Present safety and risk performance metrics to company leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Represent Musselman & Hall at industry conferences, associations, and customer meetings
• Foster a proactive safety culture through training, communication, and recognition programs
• Develop, manage, and monitor the safety and risk management budget
• Set policy oversight for fleet safety, DOT/FMCSA compliance, OSHA, FRA, MSHA, and other risk reduction initiatives
• Lead crisis management efforts as incident commander during major events
• Lead risk assessments and guide leadership in reducing exposures across business units

Requirements

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman & Hall policies and values
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, as well as proficiency with (or the ability to quickly learn) the organization’s ERP system and various web platforms
• Financial acumen and ability to manage department budgets effectively
• Regular travel required, including monthly travel to the St. Louis office, out-of-town job sites, and industry conferences
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Ability to receive and respond to verbal instructions
• CSP required; ARM, CRIS, or similar professional certifications preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Breadth of knowledge in OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, FRA, and other applicable safety and risk regulations
• Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment, and regularly navigate an active job site
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, or related field required
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into actionable results
• 7–10 years of progressive safety and risk leadership experience, preferably in construction or related industries

Benefits

• Full-time hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during normal business hours

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance