Director of Safety

Description

The Safety Director will lead Paulson-Cheek Mechanical’s company-wide safety program, ensuring a proactive and consistent safety culture across all project sites. This individual will oversee all safety operations, compliance, training, and strategic initiatives while partnering with project teams and executive leadership to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and maintain key safety performance metrics, reports, and dashboards.
• Lead new-hire safety orientations and ongoing training for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and programs across all job sites, in line with industry best practices.
• Continuously analyze safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and document incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide regular safety reports to executive leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA standards, industry trends, and emerging safety technologies.
• Develop and deliver safety education programs that foster engagement and accountability.
• Partner closely with project management, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment on safety goals and expectations.
• Represent Paulson-Cheek Mechanical in industry forums, safety associations, and community outreach efforts.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company and client safety standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing safety team across multiple regions and project types.
• Serve as the primary leader on all matters related to safety performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the company’s reputation as a safety leader within the Atlanta construction community.
• Promote a proactive, employee-driven safety culture.

Requirements

• Experience conducting audits, leading investigations, and delivering impactful safety training.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Proven success in managing multi-project safety programs across complex construction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to develop metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (required)
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent professional certification (preferred)
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive safety experience within commercial construction, including ground-up and renovation projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance