Director, Safety - Federal Construction (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA)

Director, Safety - Federal Construction (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA)

Location: Nationwide Travel (based out of Louisville, KY - VALIANT Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $90K Starting Base Salary (competitive, experience-based)

Overview

VALIANT Construction LLC is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and manage safety operations across our U.S. Federal Government construction projects ranging from $10M to $50M. This role is travel-intensive (approximately 80%), requiring frequent site visits to ensure all projects meet or exceed strict federal and company safety standards. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep knowledge of OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and federal contract safety protocols. They will be responsible for developing safety programs, conducting inspections and audits, facilitating training, and partnering with field and executive teams to foster a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Execution

• Design, implement, and manage VALIANT's corporate safety program in alignment with federal regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Lead development of Site-Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies across all job sites, recommending improvements as needed.

Compliance & Site Oversight

• Conduct frequent field visits (80% travel) to ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and site-specific safety plans.
• Perform site audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with government safety officials, including USACE and NAVFAC safety representatives, to maintain ongoing compliance.

Training & Leadership

• Facilitate safety orientation and ongoing training programs for employees, subcontractors, and field leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability and awareness, leading regular toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and incident reviews.
• Mentor project teams and field personnel to maintain best-in-class safety practices.
• Ensure all employees are up-to-date with safety certifications

Incident Response & Reporting

• Lead investigations for all jobsite incidents, near misses, and safety violations, compiling root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Maintain safety documentation, including logs, reports, and compliance records required for federal oversight and internal tracking.
• Report on safety KPIs and trends to company leadership, identifying proactive measures to reduce risk

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of field safety experience in federal or commercial construction; experience with EM 385-1-1 required.
• CSP, CHST, or other relevant certifications preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, or sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk/listen
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Valiant is a DRUG-FREE Workplace. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. EOE/Minorities/Female/ Vet/ Disabled Employer