Director of Safety in Atlanta, Georgia at Superior Rigging and Erecting Co

Full-Time | Atlanta, Georgia | Competitive Base Salary | Vehicle Allowance
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | Paid Time Off |

Build the Future of Safety.

Lead Safety. Influence Strategy. Protect People.

Safety is not just part of what we do—it defines how we do it. For more than 70 years, Superior Rigging & Erecting has delivered complex crane, rigging, steel erection, heavy transportation, and specialty construction solutions where precision, planning, and disciplined execution are critical to success. Our customers trust us with projects that demand exceptional technical expertise, and our employees trust us to ensure they return home safely every day.

We are looking for an experienced Director of Safety to help lead the next chapter of our company. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, you will serve as the senior safety leader for the organization—partnering with executive leadership, operations, project management, and field teams to strengthen safety performance, reduce organizational risk, and build scalable systems that support long-term growth.

If you are looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, mentor future leaders, and leave a lasting impact on a growing organization, we would like to talk.

Why Join Superior?

This is not a role where you will simply maintain an existing safety program. You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape enterprise safety strategy across a growing specialty construction company.
• Work directly with executive leadership on business-critical initiatives.
• Influence operations and decision-making at every level.
• Build and mentor a high-performing safety team.
• Support some of the industry's most challenging crane, rigging, steel erection, heavy transportation, and specialty construction projects.
• Help build a safety culture that becomes a competitive advantage.

What You Will Do

• Lead the company's safety strategy across all operations and project locations.
• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
• Develop and enhance enterprise safety programs, policies, standards, and management systems.
• Coach operational leaders while building accountability throughout the organization.
• Conduct executive-level safety reviews, audits, and operational assessments.
• Lead investigations involving serious incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop safety professionals while fostering a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety leadership experience
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis programs
• Experience partnering directly with executive and operational leadership teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites and operational locations

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer
• CSP, CHST, CIH, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting crane operations, rigging, steel erection, industrial construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC, or heavy civil operations
• Experience supporting crane and rigging, steel erection, heavy transportation, industrial construction, manufacturing, EPC, or heavy civil operations.
• Experience building and leading high-performing safety teams.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved safety performance across all operations
• Reduced organizational risk exposure
• Stronger leadership engagement and accountability
• Consistent safety execution company-wide
• Improved leading indicator performance
• Effective corrective action implementation
• Enhanced workforce participation in safety initiatives
• Development of scalable systems that support long-term growth

Why Superior Rigging & Erecting?

At Superior, safety has a seat at the executive table. You will join a company where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your work directly influences how we protect our people while delivering some of the Southeast's most technically challenging projects.

If you are ready to build something meaningful—not simply maintain it—we would welcome the opportunity to talk.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Vehicle Allowance
• Company Fuel Card
• Company Expense Card
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Executive Leadership Exposure
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Growth

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Superior Rigging and Erecting Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality.

ADA & Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.