Safety Director

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This Safety Director role is with a leading commercial general contractor in Atlanta, taking ownership of its safety program and providing leadership across active projects. It is a local Atlanta position with no travel required, offering a visible voice within the company and close collaboration with executive and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the company-wide safety program
• Provide safety leadership and direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Visit active Atlanta-area jobsites and work directly with project teams to identify and mitigate risk
• Conduct jobsite safety audits, inspections, and assessments
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead safety training, toolbox initiatives, and continuing education
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
• Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation
• Track safety metrics and identify trends before they become larger issues
• Support preconstruction and project planning with site-specific safety strategies
• Partner with subcontractors to ensure expectations are clearly established and consistently enforced
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for both field and executive leadership

Requirements

• Significant construction safety experience, preferably within a commercial general contractor
• Previous safety leadership experience at the Director, Corporate Safety Manager or Senior Safety Manager level
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• OSHA 510 - REQUIRED
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs
• Strong field presence and the ability to communicate effectively with everyone from craft professionals to executive leadership
• Experience with incident investigation, documentation, training, risk mitigation, and jobsite audits
• The ability to hold teams accountable while still building strong working relationships

Application Process

• All inquiries will be handled confidentially

About the Company

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. They are client-focused and deliver solutions at the right time.