Construction Safety Director

Construction Safety Director – Baltimore/DC Metro Direct COO Report | Local Travel Only Kimball Construction, a 55-year established Mid-Atlantic general contractor, is hiring a Construction Safety Director to lead safety excellence across $2M+ government and commercial projects in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware. This is a strategic leadership role with direct COO reporting and full budget authority. What You’ll Do Lead in the field: Spend 3–4 days per week at active sites conducting inspections, audits, and coaching superintendents, PMs, and trades. Shape culture: Build Kimball’s “I Own My Safety” mindset through trust-based partnerships. Prevent incidents: Use data, leading indicators, and predictive tools to drive proactive safety. Innovate: Adapt best practices from other industries and implement digital safety platforms. Develop talent: Deliver training, mentorship, and behavior-based safety programs. Influence at the top: Present safety performance and risk strategy to executive leadership and major clients. Qualifications Required 5+ years construction safety leadership experience (3+ for exceptional candidates). OSHA 500 & 510 Outreach Trainer. First Aid/CPR certification. Proven ability to influence and coach at all organizational levels. Valid driver’s license, clean record, background check, and US Citizenship. Preferred CHST or CSP certification (or actively pursuing). Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction, or related field. Experience with predictive safety analytics and digital safety management platforms. Why Join Kimball Executive Partnership: Report directly to the COO and shape company-wide safety strategy. Authority to Act: Lead safety program improvements with full budget control. Growth Investment: Dedicated support for certifications, conferences, and development. Challenging Projects: University medical centers, federal facilities, and complex commercial builds. Culture of Excellence: Integrity, Commitment, Receptiveness, Versatility, and Value—safety is built on trust, not policing. Kimball Construction is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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