Job Title: Regional Safety Director – Diversified Roofing
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief People Officer
Position Overview
The Regional Safety Director is responsible for developing, leading, and enforcing a comprehensive safety strategy across all divisions of a diversified roofing organization, including commercial, residential, industrial, and service operations. This role provides executive-level leadership to ensure OSHA compliance, reduce incidents, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all operating regions.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep construction and roofing safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence field operations at every level—from executive leadership to field crews.
Safety Leadership & Strategy
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Develop and implement a company-wide safety vision, policies, and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
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Serve as the organization’s senior authority on safety, risk management, and compliance
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Partner with executive leadership to integrate safety into business planning, operations, and growth initiatives
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Establish measurable safety KPIs and lead initiatives to reduce incident rates, claims, and liability
Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with OSHA (Federal and State Plans), ANSI, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations
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Lead OSHA inspections, audits, incident responses, and corrective action plans
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Oversee fall protection, ladder safety, heat illness prevention, crane and rigging safety, confined space, and hot work programs
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Manage workers’ compensation claims, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and trend reporting
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Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance carriers, and third-party safety consultants
Field Operations & Regional Oversight
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Support Regional Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Operations Leadership
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Conduct jobsite audits and field safety observations across multiple regions
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Ensure consistent safety standards while accommodating state-specific requirements
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Address high-risk activities including storm response, emergency repairs, and complex commercial or industrial work
Training & Safety Culture
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Design and oversee national safety training programs for leadership, supervisors, and field employees
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Ensure effective onboarding, annual refreshers, and task-specific training
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Promote a proactive, accountability-driven safety culture
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Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and leadership engagement initiatives
Reporting & Analytics
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Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART, near misses)
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Provide executive-level reports with actionable insights
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Identify trends and implement targeted corrective action plans
Vendor & Subcontractor Safety
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Establish subcontractor safety standards and prequalification requirements
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Monitor and enforce compliance across all project partners
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Address safety performance issues promptly and consistently
Qualifications
Required:
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10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction or roofing
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Multi-state safety oversight experience
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Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations and roofing safety practices
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Demonstrated success leading company-wide safety programs
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Ability to travel nationally (30%–50%)
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
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CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or similar certifications
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Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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Experience with diversified trades (waterproofing, sheet metal, coatings, etc.)
Core Competencies
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Executive leadership and influence
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Risk assessment and mitigation
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Clear communicator and trainer
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Incident response and crisis management
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Data-driven decision making
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Culture building and accountability
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive executive-level salary
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Performance-based bonus
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Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid time off and holidays
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Professional development and certification support
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
