National Director of Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified national safety strategy aligned with company goals and operational priorities. 
• Foster a culture where safety is viewed as a core value and condition of employment. 
• Partner with regional presidents, operations leadership, and project teams to strengthen accountability and consistency nationwide. 
• Represent W.E. O’Neil during client pursuits, industry engagements, and high-profile initiatives as the company’s safety leader. 

• Establish and maintain standardized safety policies, procedures, and best practices. 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state-specific regulations, and client safety requirements. 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing incidents, claims, and high-risk exposures. 
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. 

• Develop and oversee national safety training and education programs. 
• Promote leadership engagement and field participation in safety initiatives. 
• Facilitate communication of lessons learned, case studies, and emerging trends across the organization. 
• Conduct regular site visits and safety walks to reinforce visibility, trust, and accountability. 

• Monitor and analyze safety KPIs including TRIR, EMR, DART, near misses, and other leading indicators. 
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. 
• Collaborate with operations, HR, and Risk Management teams to strengthen safety performance and claims management. 
• Support subcontractor prequalification, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. 

• Provide functional leadership, mentorship, and support to regional and project safety professionals. 
• Build strong partnerships with operations leadership to align safety and operational excellence. 
• Help strengthen a One Team approach to safety across all operating companies and regions. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. 
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety leadership experience, including multi-site or multi-region oversight. 
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management practices. 
• Experience leading safety strategy within a commercial construction or general contracting environment preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership, operations teams, and field personnel. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills. 
• Ability to travel nationally on a frequent basis. 

• You lead through influence, visibility, and partnership. 
• You balance strategic thinking with operational execution. 
• You are passionate about building a culture where safety is integrated into daily decision-making. 
• You thrive in collaborative environments and value accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement. 

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program