Safety Director

About the Company

Auld & White Constructors is looking for a seasoned Safety Director to shape and oversee a high-performing safety program. This role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for construction safety and a proven track record of driving meaningful safety improvements on complex commercial projects.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Long-standing local presence, with nearly 40 years of service in Northeast Florida.
• Competitive compensation potential along with strong benefits.
• Minimal travel beyond the Northeast Florida region.
• Regular learning opportunities and room to grow professionally.
• Collaborative, experienced, and supportive team environment.
• Frequently recognized as one of Jacksonville’s top workplaces.

Role Overview

In this leadership position, you will own the strategy, rollout, and ongoing refinement of the company’s safety program. You will work closely with Operations Leadership to make safety a core part of project delivery from start to finish. As the organization’s specialist in safety and risk, you will guide training, compliance, and field-level engagement across all operations. Your work will help build a strong safety culture, support better performance, and strengthen the company’s market position.

Key Duties

• Foster a strong safety culture by involving employees, subcontractors, and project teams in safety initiatives, training, and field practices.
• Act as the primary resource for safety and risk management, advising leaders and helping reduce incidents while improving reporting and compliance.
• Shape and continuously improve the company’s safety strategy so it aligns with regulations, industry standards, and business objectives.
• Perform site inspections, safety reviews, and high-risk evaluations to spot hazards and put corrective measures in place during planning and execution.
• Manage investigations for incidents, injuries, and near misses, including root-cause analysis, corrective action follow-up, and sharing lessons learned.
• Monitor and interpret safety data, then present trends and recommendations to leadership to support better decisions and continuous improvement.
• Work with Operations, field leadership, safety personnel, and subcontractors to ensure consistent safety execution and accountability on projects.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years in a safety leadership capacity.
• CSP is preferred; a CHST, ASP, or an equivalent construction safety certification is required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Auld & White Constructors is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.