We have partnered with an engineering and construction company in the Lakewood, CO area to provide them with a Director of Safety.
Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Director of Safety:
#1. Must have HSE Certification and Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
#2. Must have at least 10 years of Supervisory/Management experience.
#3. Must have an excellent knowledge of Safety-related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols and proper use of safety equipment.
#4. No more than 3 jobs in the last 10 years

Responsibilities of the Director of Safety:
Oversees the development and implementation of divisional and corporate safety strategy across multiple locations.
Provides employees with safety-related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of safety equipment; Establishes and promotes a healthy and safe work environment across all job sites and company.
Develops and implements workplace safety policies and procedures per OSHA standards, emphasizing accountability around safety policies and decisions.
Performs safety audits and physically inspects all work areas and job sites to identify possible safety issues.
Prepares monthly and annual safety reports and ensures accurate and timely record keeping and document management that aligns with federal and state compliance requirements.
Participates in industry and professional interest groups to stay current on best practices; Interfaces with regulatory and public sector agencies as appropriate.
Assists with other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Director of Safety:
High School Diploma or GED and some college course work required.
Associate or bachelors degree, or trade/technical school preferred.
HSE Certification and Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification are required.
10 years experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education required.
10+ years of supervisory/management experience required.

Skill requirements of the Director of Safety:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills to propose mutually beneficial solutions.
Work requires rich communication, frequent interaction, and reciprocal handoffs.
Willingness to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and listen to feedback.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as other software required to execute daily tasks.
Ability to independently make decisions and direct work for projects and daily workflow.

Supervisory Expectations of the Director of Safety:
The position supervises or manages the work of at least two full-time employees or the equivalent. The position includes decisions or recommendations regarding personnel actions such as hiring, disciplinary action, overtime, changes in pay, and terminations.

Other Key Requirements:
In office role
No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Director of Safety:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan