Vice President of Safety
| Company | Ryan Companies |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA, USA, Austin, TX, USA, Tampa, FL, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA, Tucson, AZ, USA, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- A proven executive presence with the ability to influence at every level—from field crews to the C-suite.
- Extensive experience in construction safety leadership, preferably in multi-regional or national environments.
- Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk management practices, and leading-edge safety technologies.
- A collaborative, people-first leadership style rooted in care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Champion a bold, proactive safety culture—one that empowers every employee, partner, and subcontractor.
- Align safety initiatives with company goals through strategic planning and innovative solutions.
- Represent Ryan Companies in safety conversations with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
- Build peer networks to influence safety standards across the construction industry.
- Shape and lead a high-performing Safety Department aligned with divisional, regional and sector structures in our construction department, and our Ryan Building Services team in our Real Estate Management group.
- Mentor, develop, and hold safety professionals accountable to program goals.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR to attract and retain top safety talent and build succession pipelines.
- Oversee the execution of safety programs across projects and geographies.
- Introduce and scale new technologies, predictive analytics, and KPIs to drive performance and reduce risk.
- Develop and deliver safety training materials, facilitate cross-team resource sharing, and maintain all required safety data and reporting.
- Oversee the full incident lifecycle—from investigation to resolution—with a focus on transparency and learning.
- Manage all aspects of insurance claims and workers’ compensation, including return-to-work strategies and light-duty coordination.
- Partner with legal and HR teams on safety-related litigation and risk mitigation.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.