Safety Director

Todd & Sargent • Des Moines, IA

390d

About The Position

The Safety Director at Todd & Sargent, Inc. is a strategic leadership role focused on enhancing the company's safety culture within the construction and engineering sectors. This position is pivotal in shaping and implementing safety strategies that align with the company's vision, ensuring safety is integrated into all operations and decision-making processes. The Safety Director will work closely with leadership and field teams to foster a collaborative safety environment, advocate for innovative safety practices, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety leadership or management roles, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Proven track record of creating and implementing safety strategies that positively impact company culture.
• Experience managing safety programs and teams in the construction or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with jobsite safety requirements, particularly in the agricultural or food processing sectors.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in orchestrating organizational change in safety culture.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with field teams and leadership.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety strategy that aligns with the company's long-term goals.
• Advocate for innovative safety practices and continuous improvement in safety culture.
• Build strong relationships with field leadership and jobsite crews to foster a collaborative approach to safety.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to inspire and educate on safety practices.
• Manage and mentor the Safety Team, ensuring succession planning and leadership development within the department.
• Develop comprehensive safety training programs that focus on employee engagement and compliance.
• Create and maintain systems to monitor and track the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct jobsite safety visits and develop project-specific safety plans for each project.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain necessary recordkeeping requirements.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree