Safety Director

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients’ goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.

Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine’s great spaces.

Job Overview

The Safety Director will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and programs across all Wright-Ryan facilities and construction sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires a proactive and strategic individual who can lead safety initiatives, provide training, identify hazards, and work collaboratively to ensure a safe working environment at all times.

Job Requirements

• Foster and promote a culture of health and safety at Wright-Ryan.
• Lead the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide safety training and orientation for new employees and subcontractors as well as ongoing safety training for all employees.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations for corrective or preventative measures.
• Coordinate and conduct worksite safety inspections, assessments, surveys, and program evaluations on job sites to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable safety and health regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, documenting all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities, and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions. Collaborate with employees, subcontractor personnel, and insurance carriers during investigations.
• Develop and review site-specific health and safety plans for bid proposals and preconstruction submittals for newly awarded projects.
• Develop and lead emergency response and first-aid procedures across all sites.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all field documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports, ensuring they align with established safety procedures.
• Monitor and track safety performance and statistics, providing regular updates and reports to senior leadership.

Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction safety management including experience in a leadership role.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months; OSHA 500 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local safety regulations, with a proven track record of compliance and enforcement.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, with all levels of internal staff, vendors, subcontractors, and other business partners.
• Ability to train and motivate teams on safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience with construction software and technology (Procore and Microsoft Office) preferred.

Pay and Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!

In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to workforce diversity, equal employment opportunities, and an inclusive community.