Director of Safety & Risk Management

LEI Corporation, a family-owned company with over 40 years of experience, is a leader in commercial landscape construction and related services throughout New England. As the organization continues to expand, LEI is seeking a dedicated Director of Safety & Risk Management to champion workplace safety, compliance, and risk management across all operations. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s safety culture, develop employees, and ensure the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. LEI’s commitment to quality, professionalism, and long-term relationships makes it an exceptional place to build a meaningful career in safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve LEI’s company-wide safety program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and best practices across all divisions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, facility audits, and safety assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and property damage; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training programs.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and continuing education initiatives to promote safety awareness.
• Maintain OSHA logs, training records, certifications, and all required safety documentation.
• Monitor safety performance through reporting, trend analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to proactively identify hazards and reduce workplace risks.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), site-specific safety plans, and safe work procedures.
• Oversee PPE standards and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Assist with workers’ compensation coordination, return-to-work programs, and insurance loss-control initiatives.
• Support DOT compliance, fleet safety, driver qualification files, and transportation safety initiatives.
• Assist with client safety prequalification requirements and safety audits.
• Serve as the company’s primary safety resource, fostering a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Experience within commercial construction, landscape construction, site development, or a related construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and employee training.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with employees at all levels while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between company locations and jobsites.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field (preferred).
• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510 Certification (preferred).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification (preferred).
• Experience with DOT compliance and fleet safety programs (preferred).
• First Aid/CPR Instructor certification (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.