Traveling Construction Safety Director- National

Safety Director

Company: Diamond Peak Recruiting (On behalf of a leading national mechanical contractor)

Location: Nationwide Travel

Our client is a leading national mechanical contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the United States. They are seeking an experienced Safety Director to provide senior-level leadership across major construction operations.

This is a full-time traveling position. The Safety Director will be expected to regularly visit active project sites across the country, spending at least a few days per week on a jobsite and visiting a minimum of one project site each week. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior safety professional who enjoys being in the field and working directly with project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee safety programs across major commercial and industrial construction projects
• Travel nationally to active project sites and provide hands-on safety leadership
• Spend several days each week in the field, with a minimum of one jobsite visit per week
• Establish and maintain project-specific safety plans, procedures, and standards
• Partner with Project Executives, PMs, Superintendents, and field leadership to identify and mitigate jobsite risks
• Conduct site audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety reviews
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and continuous safety improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and project-specific requirements
• Monitor safety performance, trends, and leading/lagging indicators
• Coach and develop field safety personnel and project teams
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization

Requirements:

• 12+ years of construction safety experience
• Proven experience managing safety for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects
• Experience with projects valued at $20M+
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Previous experience supporting multiple active projects and traveling to jobsites
• Comfortable spending significant time in the field
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a full-time basis

Why This Opportunity:

• Senior leadership position with a nationally recognized contractor
• Work on complex commercial and industrial projects throughout the country
• High visibility and direct impact on construction operations
• Opportunity to influence safety culture across multiple project teams
• Excellent fit for a safety leader who prefers being in the field rather than sitting behind a desk

Apply: Send your resume to Diamond Peak Recruiting for consideration.