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Director of Safety

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Dec 15, 2026

Job Description

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSafety Director Department: SafetyReports To: President or Chief Operating OfficerDirect Reports: Safety Coordinators (future growth), Safety Committee Members (functional leadership)FLSA Status: ExemptTravel: Approximately 50%Position Summary The Safety Director develops, implements, and leads the Company's comprehensive safety strategy across all branch locations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations while fostering a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. The position partners with operations and executive leadership to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and build accountability across the organization.Essential Responsibilities Leadership • Develop and execute the Company's strategic safety program. • Promote a proactive safety culture. • Establish annual safety goals and KPIs. Compliance • Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT, and regulatory compliance. • Maintain safety policies and reporting. Field Operations • Conduct jobsite inspections and audits. • Assist project teams with safety planning. Incident Management • Lead investigations and corrective actions. Training & Development • Deliver company-wide safety training and orientation. Fleet & Equipment • Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, inspections. Risk Management & Reporting • Partner with leadership, analyze trends, develop monthly scorecards.Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • 7+ years construction/commercial mechanical safety. • 3+ years leadership. Preferred • CSP, CHST, OSHA 500, First Aid/CPR Instructor, DOT experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Leadership • Coaching • Communication • Conflict Resolution • Project Management • Root Cause Analysis • Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements Walk active construction sites. • Climb ladders. • Lift up to 50 lbs. • Wear required PPE.Performance Expectations Reduce incidents. • Improve safety participation. • Complete audits on time. • Maintain regulatory compliance.Core Competencies Leadership • Accountability • Integrity • Communication • Continuous ImprovementWorking Conditions Office, construction sites, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor environments.Reporting Relationships Reports To: President or COO Direct Reports: Safety Coordinators (future growth), Safety Committee MembersTravel Requirements Approximately 50% travel throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.

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