Foresight – Safety Director
At Foresight, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value that drives everything we do. As our Safety Director, you won’t just enforce policies—you’ll be a champion of safety culture, ensuring every worker goes home safely each day. You’ll take ownership of our Health and Safety Programs, collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to uphold the highest safety standards.
This role is about leading safety, not just managing it. Your leadership will directly impact our jobsite safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. If you’re a proactive, hands-on safety leader looking to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to lead with authority and drive industry-best practices.
What You’ll Lead:
Strategic Leadership & Compliance
- Champion and continuously improve Foresight’s Health & Safety Programs, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- While working under upper management’s guidelines, take full authority in enforcing safety programs across project teams and subcontractors—proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving safety best practices.
- Represent Foresight’s Safety Program with authority, ensuring seamless implementation and adherence across all project sites.
- Stay up to date with OSHA standards, company policies, and industry trends, ensuring our teams receive timely updates and training.
- Act as the principal technical resource for jobsite safety, advising teams on safety equipment, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Foresight’s Safety Policy and contract exhibits.
Jobsite Oversight & Safety Culture
- Be actively engaged in every project, providing real-time safety leadership, hands-on guidance, and immediate response to safety concerns.
- Oversee project-specific safety programs, assisting with preconstruction setup, meetings, and job-specific orientations to ensure safety measures are integrated from day one.
- Conduct regular jobsite visits and audits, ensuring compliance and immediately addressing any safety concerns—documenting conditions and enforcing necessary corrections.
- Develop and implement weekly and daily jobsite inspections, utilizing Procore for streamlined reporting.
- Oversee all environmental and health issues in accordance with OSHA standards and responsibilities.
Incident Response & Risk Management
- Ensure all incident and injury reports are submitted promptly and communicated appropriately within the company.
- Develop and maintain a hazard analysis program, conducting proactive risk assessments and jobsite inspections to prevent accidents.
- Ensure policies are in place for near-miss and incident reporting, catastrophic events, muster points, and post-incident protocols, including communication with external stakeholders (media, authorities, etc.).
- Act as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and compliance matters. Ensure all jobsites are prepared and adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Maintain project incident logs for all reported injuries, general liability (GL) claims, workers’ compensation (WC) claims, and OSHA-recordable incidents.
Training & Safety Program Development
- Develop company-wide safety standards for equipment, supplies, and training programs.
- Oversee training programs for project teams, ensuring all personnel are equipped with the knowledge and resources to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide oversight for the implementation of crane policies, work plans, and site-specific safety protocols.
- Attend and represent Foresight at construction-related safety committee meetings (AGC, ABC, CASF, SAFE, etc.), ensuring our company remains at the forefront of industry standards.
- Assist in the establishment and maintenance of a project crisis management plan.
- Prepare corporate reports and safety performance metrics, providing leadership with insights to enhance our safety culture.
Education/Experience:
- 10 years of field experience or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of field experience in safety.
- OTI 500 Construction certification.
- CSP, ASP, or CHST designation.
Knowledge/Skillset:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer programs.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to take command when necessary to prevent or respond to safety situations.
- A strong sense of urgency in daily operations
Benefits:
- Best in class work culture
- 100% employee health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Professional development assistance
About Foresight:
Foresight is one of the fastest-growing construction management firms in Florida with offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. Our company name is not random – it has a purpose and reflects the approach we take to predict, plan, and prepare for success from the start of every project. And we apply this approach to the people we hire – we plan and prepare for your success throughout your entire journey at Foresight. As one of Florida’s Top 100 places to work and one of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies in America, we focus on our people by creating growth opportunities for team members and always striving to be the best place to work. Additionally, Foresight embraces a culture of safety first and safety always. We want to make sure all of our employees, subcontractors, clients, and the public are kept safe by prioritizing safety in everything we do.
Foresight was established in 2008 and has since transitioned from an emerging startup to an established industry leader with a successful and diverse portfolio across the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. We specialize in serving clients in the government, education, healthcare, transportation, and commercial markets. This diverse experience allows us to see projects from every angle – that’s why leading organizations choose us. This success is directly linked to our people and the Core Values that we look for in every team member: Can-do attitude, Ownership mentality, Responsiveness, and Spirit of Excellence. Focusing on putting others first empowers our team to create a better future for the people that work for and with us and the communities we serve. Simply put, our passion is to build a great company marked by a culture of service that improves the lives of others.
Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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