Director of Safety

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

Location: Newark, DE 

Sobieski Enterprise in Newark, DE is seeking a full-time Director of Safety. This senior leadership position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs across our construction organization to ensure a secure working environment for all employees and stakeholders. This role involves strategic planning to align safety initiatives with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices. The Director of Safety leads risk assessment efforts, incident investigations, and continuous improvement processes to minimize workplace hazards and promote a culture of safety awareness. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external agencies is essential to maintain up-to-date safety standards and respond effectively to emerging safety challenges. Ultimately, this position drives the organization's commitment to health and safety excellence, reducing incidents and fostering a proactive safety culture throughout all operations.

SKILLS

The Director of Safety utilizes their expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management daily to develop and enforce safety policies that protect employees and assets. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for training staff, leading cross-departmental safety initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety awareness. Analytical skills are applied when conducting thorough incident investigations and interpreting safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement. The ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory bodies and internal teams ensures that the organization remains compliant and proactive in addressing safety challenges. Additionally, project management skills support the coordination of safety programs and continuous improvement efforts across multiple sites or departments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience working in a construction environment, with a strong understanding of construction safety practices.
• 3–5 years of safety management experience, preferably with responsibility for field safety, audits, hazard assessments, and accident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction requirements and experience ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs, including training, Toolbox Talks, PPE requirements, policies, and injury/illness prevention programs.
• Experience with accident/incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action, including workers’ compensation and insurance-related reporting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with management, project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field employees and deliver difficult information in a constructive manner. 
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering or similar relevant degree.
• Ability to provide leadership in dealing with some of the challenges of safety management.

ABOUT SOBIESKI ENTERPRISES, INC.

Sobieski Enterprises Inc., a $100 million mechanical contracting company that provides premier construction services to Delaware, Southern NJ, South Eastern PA, Cecil County, Maryland markets and Richmond, VA and Elizabeth City, NC. Over forty years ago, Sobieski Enterprise, Inc. was founded with the intention of offering high-quality plumbing, HVAC and Life Safety services with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. We believe in three core values that have made our company successful: integrity in every decision we make, treating all team members like family, and courage to make the right decisions. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong, lasting relationships with our customers.

We offer top-notch benefits including medical plans to choose from (one option offers a $0 weekly cost to the employee), dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company match beginning on day one, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

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