Construction Safety Director

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Construction Safety Director – Baltimore/DC Metro

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Kimball Construction, a 55-year established Mid-Atlantic general contractor, is hiring a Construction Safety Director to lead safety excellence across $2M+ government and commercial projects in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware. This is a strategic leadership role with direct COO reporting and full budget authority.

What You’ll Do

• Lead in the field: Spend 3–4 days per week at active sites conducting inspections, audits, and coaching superintendents, PMs, and trades.
• Shape culture: Build Kimball’s “I Own My Safety” mindset through trust-based partnerships.
• Prevent incidents: Use data, leading indicators, and predictive tools to drive proactive safety.
• Innovate: Adapt best practices from other industries and implement digital safety platforms.
• Develop talent: Deliver training, mentorship, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Influence at the top: Present safety performance and risk strategy to executive leadership and major clients.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years construction safety leadership experience (3+ for exceptional candidates).
• OSHA 500 & 510 Outreach Trainer.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Proven ability to influence and coach at all organizational levels.
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, background check, and US Citizenship.

• CHST or CSP certification (or actively pursuing).
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction, or related field.
• Experience with predictive safety analytics and digital safety management platforms.

Why Join Kimball

• Executive Partnership: Report directly to the COO and shape company-wide safety strategy.
• Authority to Act: Lead safety program improvements with full budget control.
• Growth Investment: Dedicated support for certifications, conferences, and development.
• Challenging Projects: University medical centers, federal facilities, and complex commercial builds.
• Culture of Excellence: Integrity, Commitment, Receptiveness, Versatility, and Value—safety is built on trust, not policing.

Ready to Lead Safety Excellence? Submit your resume highlighting your hands-on safety leadership experience and culture-building accomplishments.

Company DescriptionFor decades, Kimball Construction (KCC) has been a trusted leader in the commercial construction industry, serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Delaware, and the surrounding regions.

Our mission—"We Plan, Building and Satisfy Safely"—is the blueprint that guides our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, unparalleled service, and a safe environment on every project.

Nowhere is our commitment more evident than in our approach to safety. At KCC, safety is not just a department; it's the foundation of our culture. We believe in a proactive, collaborative environment built on mutual respect between our safety, operations, and field teams. We learn from every experience, share those lessons openly to protect our entire team, and empower our people to make the safe choice every single time.

We are a team of committed and versatile professionals who operate with integrity. We believe in being receptive to new ideas and collaborating to achieve the best results. If you are a leader who shares these values and wants to be part of a company that is genuinely committed to the well-being of its employees, we invite you to join us.Company DescriptionFor decades, Kimball Construction (KCC) has been a trusted leader in the commercial construction industry, serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Delaware, and the surrounding regions.\r\n\r\nOur mission—"We Plan, Building and Satisfy Safely"—is the blueprint that guides our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, unparalleled service, and a safe environment on every project.\r\n\r\nNowhere is our commitment more evident than in our approach to safety. At KCC, safety is not just a department; it's the foundation of our culture. We believe in a proactive, collaborative environment built on mutual respect between our safety, operations, and field teams. We learn from every experience, share those lessons openly to protect our entire team, and empower our people to make the safe choice every single time.\r\n\r\nWe are a team of committed and versatile professionals who operate with integrity. We believe in being receptive to new ideas and collaborating to achieve the best results. If you are a leader who shares these values and wants to be part of a company that is genuinely committed to the well-being of its employees, we invite you to join us.