About This Role
This leadership role is responsible for directing and advancing the company's safety strategy to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all employees, subcontractors, and project teams. It involves driving the development, implementation, and oversight of company-wide safety programs, policies, training initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts, while promoting a proactive safety culture. The Director of Safety partners with Operations, Field Leadership, and Executive Leadership to identify risks, strengthen safety performance, and support project success across all phases of construction.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives that align with OSHA regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the Safety team by establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and supporting professional growth and continuous improvement.
- Design, coordinate, facilitate, and track safety training programs for field and office employees, including orientation programs, certifications, and ongoing educational initiatives.
- Lead investigations involving accidents, injuries, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and reinforce safe work practices.
- Partner closely with Project Management and Field Operations teams to proactively promote and strengthen the company’s safety culture across all projects and offices.
- Participate in preconstruction and project planning meetings for high-risk or complex projects to provide guidance related to safety planning and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement site-specific safety plans tailored to project scope, risks, and operational requirements.
- Track, analyze, and report safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators to support continuous improvement initiatives and proactive risk management.
- Provide leadership and direction during safety incidents, emergencies, or crisis situations by serving as the incident commander and coordinating response efforts to protect personnel, property, and company operations.
- Serve as the company spokesperson during emergencies or incidents that require public communication or external stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety standards, processes, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of construction safety leadership experience and industry knowledge will also be considered.
- OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 required
Nice to have:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification
Important Details
- This position also serves as a key leader during critical incidents and emergencies, ensuring effective response coordination, communication, and compliance with all organizational and regulatory standards.
About the Company
Elford, Inc. is a family and community-oriented company embracing the core values of trustworthiness, building lasting relationships, building our community, working hard/smart, and continually learning. Since 1910, its employees have invested more than 15 million hours in building projects that have shaped central Ohio and the Midwest. Over 85% of its work is for repeat clients, which is due to its policy of doing what is best for the owner. Elford owes its success to its employees and has developed award and recognition programs to honor them for their hard work and dedication.
