Director of Safety and Risk Management

Job Description

The Director of Safety and Risk Management is responsible for leading Musselman & Hall’s safety and risk management programs. This position provides strategic leadership to the Safety Department, directly supervises the Project Safety Coordinators, and oversees the Safety Manager. The Director will lead risk-related functions, including insurance claims, fleet safety, and insurance programs, while driving a culture of safety across all operations.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for company-wide safety and risk management programs
• Supervise and develop the Safety Manager and Project Safety Coordinators
• Direct the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and compliance programs
• Provide guidance on insurance claims (workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, property) and coordinate with brokers, adjusters, and legal teams
• Coordinate insurance renewal and foster a relationship with our carriers and brokers
• Act as the Company’s Designated Employer Representative for DOT drug testing
• Set policy oversight for fleet safety, DOT / FMCSA compliance, OSHA, FRA, MSHA, and other risk reduction initiatives
• Develop, manage, and monitor the safety and risk management budget
• Present safety and risk performance metrics to company leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Lead risk assessments and guide leadership in reducing exposures across business units
• Foster a proactive safety culture through training, communication, and recognition programs
• Represent Musselman & Hall at industry conferences, associations, and customer meetings
• Perform regular site visits, including monthly visits to the St. Louis office and periodic out-of-town job sites
• Lead crisis management efforts as incident commander during major events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience & Education

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed must be able to be met by the incumbent in this role in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Other Requirements