Corporate Safety Director

The Corporate Safety Director - based out of our Raleigh, NC headquarters - provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Company’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs. In partnership with senior leadership and the safety team, this role fosters and sustains a proactive culture of safety across all operations. The Director is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, supporting operational excellence, and continuously improving safety performance company-wide.

Grounded in The Clancy Way, this role embodies our core values of Safety, Stewardship, Passion, and Collaboration. The Corporate Safety Director champions a culture where every employee is empowered to protect themselves and others, where resources are managed responsibly, where pride in our work drives excellence, and where teamwork strengthens every project and partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and promote the Company’s corporate safety vision and strategic safety plan

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and procedures

• Provide overall administration and leadership of the corporate safety program

• Lead, mentor, and support divisional safety managers to ensure consistent safety standards across all projects

• Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding incidents, inspections, claims, and compliance matters

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies, including OSHA and VOSH compliance and consultative bureaus

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction Outreach courses

• Administer corporate safety accountability programs

• Collaborate with Human Resources on workers’ compensation incidents, claims management, documentation, and required governmental reporting

• Coordinate with insurance providers regarding claims, audits, and loss prevention initiatives

• Participate in preconstruction and project pre-installation meetings to proactively address safety risks

• Lead the corporate safety committee

• Conduct periodic jobsite safety inspections and lead incident investigations

• Procure and manage inventory of safety equipment and related resources

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of construction experience, including at least five (5) years in an environmental health and safety leadership role

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field preferred

• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent

• OSHA 510/500 certifications

• First Aid/CPR Training Certification, or ability to obtain

• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, VOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and Workers’ Compensation regulations

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to influence and engage all levels of the organization

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to safety management

• Proven ability to lead through influence and earn trust across diverse teams and business units

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership, regulatory agencies, jobsite personnel, and public groups

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential matters

• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities with keen attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ACC Build (or comparable project management platform), and Bluebeam

• Extensive knowledge of construction operations and safety best practices

Build Your Career The Clancy Way

At Clancy & Theys, safety is more than a requirement — it is our foundation. As Corporate Safety Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping a culture where safety excellence drives performance, stewardship guides decision-making, passion fuels continuous improvement, and collaboration unites our teams.

If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire accountability, and make a lasting impact across a growing construction organization, we invite you to build your career — The Clancy Way.