At Choate Construction, we're not just building structures, we're building careers, relationships, and stronger communities. As of the Southeast's top general contractors, our teams are dedicated to delivering nationally recognized commercial construction services with offices in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Tampa. 

We're looking for a Safety Director to join our Atlanta team. If you want to join a company that positively impacts communities and supports your career growth, Choate is the place for you. 

Each Safety Director has access to cutting-edge technology like drones, thermal imaging cameras and heat stress wearable, as well as continued education through Subject Matter Expert training on topics that align with our unique risk potential. At Choate, safety isn't just a box to check, it's a top down value, recognized at the highest levels. Just ask our CEO, who was featured in the February edition of Safety+Health Magazine as a "CEO who gets it" 

As a Safety Director you take the lead in creating and maintaining a culture of safety on your assigned project. You'll:

• Guide teams, including trade partners, on best safety practices
• Develop and implement site specific safety training for all workers. 
• Play a key role in ensuring everyone onsite understands and prioritizes safety. 
• Lead Divisional Safety Lead Team. 

The ultimate goal is to ensure each worker returns home safely each day.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Four (4) year safety/health related degree minimum five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of OSHA 500. Certificate must be current within four-year time period.
• Previous experience in direct supervision of health and safety issues along with administration of programs such as Safety Training, Risk Analysis, Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis, and OSHA related issues, including but not limited to inspections.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of construction safety and be the resource for project staff. 
• Ability to identify potential hazardous situations and recommend preventative measures.
• Experience with Mission Critical Data Centers a plus. 
• Basic knowledge of builder's risk requirements and how to avoid claims. 
• Expectation should be 50% site conditions and 50% office conditions. 

What we offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage. 
• Short and Long term Disability 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Stewardship day
• Clearly defined Company Core Values and Purpose
• Parental leave
• Financial Wellness Program
• Student Debt Reduction Program

At Choate, you'll find a dynamic, people first culture where safety and success go hand in hand. 

Ready to make in impact?? Apply Today!

Choate construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Pre employment drug screen required.