Oscar
Overview
Job Title:
Safety Director - Commercial Construction Location:
Dallas or Austin, TX Employment Type:
Full-time Travel:
~20-30% (Regional - TX-based) Compensation:
DOE The
Safety Director
will lead the company's safety operations across all active job sites, overseeing a team of regional safety professionals and working closely with project management, operations, and the executive team. This role requires deep knowledge of commercial construction safety, training and onboarding best practices, and the ability to influence and communicate at the
C-suite level .
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's safety policies, programs, and culture.
Oversee safety performance and compliance on all
commercial construction projects
across Texas.
Serve as the primary liaison between field safety teams, project leadership, and
executive leadership
(CEO, COO, VPs).
Conduct executive-level reporting on TRIR, leading indicators, safety trends, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive onboarding and safety orientation processes for all new field staff and subcontractors.
Design and deliver internal training programs (e.g., OSHA 30, fall protection, hazard recognition, toolbox talks).
Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and claims; oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Partner with HR and Operations on policy updates, training documentation, and compliance records.
Ensure alignment with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards and client safety requirements.
Travel to regional job sites for audits, coaching, and team support (~20-30%).
Qualifications
8-10+ years of progressive safety experience in
commercial construction
environments.
Proven experience in a
director-level
safety role or equivalent; strong preference for experience interfacing with C-level leaders.
Strong understanding of OSHA, ANSI, and construction industry best practices.
Experience developing and managing onboarding and training programs.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel within Texas on a weekly basis (~1-2 days/week).
Certifications preferred:
CHST, CSP, OSHA 500, or equivalent.
Why Join Us
Join a company where safety is a core value, not a checkbox.
Collaborate directly with leadership to shape the future of our safety culture.
Work on diverse and high-impact commercial projects.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Note:
Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Management
Industries:
Construction
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Job Title:
Safety Director - Commercial Construction Location:
Dallas or Austin, TX Employment Type:
Full-time Travel:
~20-30% (Regional - TX-based) Compensation:
DOE The
Safety Director
will lead the company's safety operations across all active job sites, overseeing a team of regional safety professionals and working closely with project management, operations, and the executive team. This role requires deep knowledge of commercial construction safety, training and onboarding best practices, and the ability to influence and communicate at the
C-suite level .
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's safety policies, programs, and culture.
Oversee safety performance and compliance on all
commercial construction projects
across Texas.
Serve as the primary liaison between field safety teams, project leadership, and
executive leadership
(CEO, COO, VPs).
Conduct executive-level reporting on TRIR, leading indicators, safety trends, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive onboarding and safety orientation processes for all new field staff and subcontractors.
Design and deliver internal training programs (e.g., OSHA 30, fall protection, hazard recognition, toolbox talks).
Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and claims; oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Partner with HR and Operations on policy updates, training documentation, and compliance records.
Ensure alignment with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards and client safety requirements.
Travel to regional job sites for audits, coaching, and team support (~20-30%).
Qualifications
8-10+ years of progressive safety experience in
commercial construction
environments.
Proven experience in a
director-level
safety role or equivalent; strong preference for experience interfacing with C-level leaders.
Strong understanding of OSHA, ANSI, and construction industry best practices.
Experience developing and managing onboarding and training programs.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel within Texas on a weekly basis (~1-2 days/week).
Certifications preferred:
CHST, CSP, OSHA 500, or equivalent.
Why Join Us
Join a company where safety is a core value, not a checkbox.
Collaborate directly with leadership to shape the future of our safety culture.
Work on diverse and high-impact commercial projects.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Note:
Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Management
Industries:
Construction
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