Description

The Corporate Safety/Risk Management Director serves as the strategic leader of Clancy & Theys' safety, risk management, insurance, and claims programs. Based in Raleigh, NC, this role leads a team of divisional safety professionals and partners closely with operations leaders, project teams, Human Resources, and executive leadership to advance a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across six operating divisions throughout the Southeast.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capabilities, a broad understanding of safety, risk management, insurance programs, and claims administration, and the technical knowledge associated with EHS in a commercial construction environment. Successful candidates may come from safety leadership, risk management, operations, field supervision, project management, or other construction leadership backgrounds, provided they possess the ability to evaluate business risk through both operational and safety perspectives.

This role requires a leader who understands how all aspects of the construction process work together and can develop practical solutions that balance safety requirements, operational effectiveness, productivity, quality, and project success. The Corporate Safety/Risk Management Director serves as a trusted advisor to company leadership on matters involving safety performance, loss prevention, insurance strategy, claims trends, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and promote the Company's corporate safety vision and strategic safety plan.
• Provide leadership and accountability for divisional safety managers and representatives across all operating regions.
• Establish consistent safety expectations while empowering local teams to effectively support project operations.
• Partner with operational leadership to integrate safety, risk management, quality, productivity, and project execution objectives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on safety, risk management, claims, insurance, and regulatory matters.
• Lead the administration of the corporate safety program and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding incidents, trends, claims activity, inspections, audits, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and insurance partners on workers' compensation claims management, return-to-work strategies, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators related to claims, audits, renewals, and risk mitigation programs.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies, including OSHA and VOSH compliance and consultative bureaus.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including OSHA Outreach courses.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, project startup meetings, and operational reviews to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Lead the corporate safety committee and facilitate cross-functional collaboration on safety and risk initiatives.
• Conduct periodic jobsite visits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Procure and manage safety equipment and related resources.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience, including progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading experienced professionals and influencing teams across multiple locations or business units.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent preferred but not required.
• OSHA 510/500 certifications preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
   

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and project delivery processes.
• Ability to view safety and risk management through a broad operational perspective rather than a compliance-only mindset.  
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to gain credibility and influence experienced field leaders, project teams, and safety professionals.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and drive accountability across diverse personalities and business units.
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation claims administration, insurance programs, risk management principles, and loss prevention strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, VOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and Workers' Compensation regulations.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to balance safety requirements and operational realities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive leadership, project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and trade partners.
• Collaborative, practical, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ACC/Forma Build (or comparable platform), and Bluebeam.