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Director of Safety

Vertex Integration Partners, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Director of Safety (Confidential Electrical Contractor – Mission Critical Division)

Location:

Washington, DC

Industry:

Electrical Construction / Mission Critical / Data Centers

Overview We are partnering with a leading, nationally recognized electrical contractor that is continuing to expand its presence in the mission critical and data center market. The organization is seeking a

Director of Safety

to lead, develop, and scale safety operations across large, complex construction projects. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance across multiple active projects, and partnering closely with operations leadership to deliver world class safety performance in high risk, fast paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of safety operations across multiple active construction projects, including large scale mission critical and data center builds

Lead, mentor, and develop regional and project level safety teams

Drive a culture of safety excellence across all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to field personnel

Establish, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with company and regulatory standards

Partner with project executives, project managers, and field leadership to ensure safety is fully integrated into project planning and execution

Conduct regular site audits, risk assessments, and safety performance reviews to proactively identify and mitigate hazards

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning

Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Develop and track key safety metrics, reporting on performance trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Support business development efforts by reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety in client interactions and pursuits

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in construction safety, with a strong background in electrical contracting or mission critical environments

Proven experience leading safety programs across large scale, multi site construction projects

Demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing safety teams

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety standards, and construction best practices

Experience in data center, mission critical, industrial, or large commercial construction environments preferred

Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership, project teams, and field personnel

Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Opportunity to lead safety for a rapidly growing mission critical division within a top tier electrical contractor

Exposure to some of the most complex and high profile data center and infrastructure projects in the country

High visibility role with direct impact on company performance and culture

Strong leadership team and significant investment in safety, people, and long term growth

Performance based bonus

Long term career growth opportunities within a leading contractor

If you are a safety leader looking to make a meaningful impact on large scale, high profile construction projects and drive safety excellence at a national level, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

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