Director of Safety & Risk Management

Director of Safety & Risk Management

Location: Tampa, Florida (Supporting Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco Counties)

Join a Company That Runs Toward the Storm.

At Steadfast, we believe our greatest responsibility is taking care of our people.

Our field teams are the heart of everything we do, and our leadership team exists for one purpose:

We Support Field Operations

Safety isn't about saying "no." It's about helping our crews perform exceptional work safely, efficiently, and confidently.

Our culture is built around The Steadfast Way:

• Run Toward the Storm
• Move As One
• Stand Firm in Faith

We believe when we serve our field operations well, we strengthen the entire herd.

If you're a safety leader who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, coaching people, and helping operations succeed—not someone who leads through fear or bureaucracy—we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Director of Safety & Risk Management serves as a strategic leader responsible for protecting over 350 employees while supporting the continued growth of one of Tampa Bay's premier commercial landscape contractors.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, this position leads the company's Environmental, Health, Safety, Fleet Safety, and Risk Management programs across all divisions.

More importantly, this leader becomes a trusted partner to Operations.

Your mission is simple:

Create an environment where every employee has the training, equipment, leadership, and confidence to return home safely every day.

What Success Looks Like

Success isn't measured by paperwork.

It's measured by trust.

Our best Safety Director will:

• Be respected by field employees.
• Coach instead of criticize.
• Solve problems alongside Operations.
• Build relationships with supervisors.
• Help crews work smarter and safer.
• Earn credibility by being present in the field—not behind a desk.

This position spends significant time where the work happens.

Responsibilities

As Director of Safety, you will:

Lead Our Safety Culture

• Champion a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
• Inspire employees through leadership, coaching, and accountability.
• Reinforce The Steadfast Way in every interaction.

Support Field Operations

• Partner daily with Operations Managers, Branch Managers, Superintendents, and Crew Leaders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to coach—not simply inspect.
• Help remove obstacles that prevent crews from performing safely.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead company-wide OSHA, DOT, EPA, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation.
• Manage company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct facility and jobsite audits.
• Ensure proper PPE compliance.

Training & Development

• Lead new employee safety orientation.
• Develop leadership safety training.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ongoing education.
• Mentor supervisors to become stronger safety leaders.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations involving injuries, property damage, and vehicle incidents.
• Identify root causes.
• Implement corrective actions.
• Share lessons learned across the company.

Fleet Safety

• Oversee driver qualification files.
• Improve driver performance.
• Monitor telematics and vehicle safety programs.
• Reduce preventable vehicle accidents.

Risk Management

• Partner with Human Resources on Workers' Compensation.
• Assist with insurance audits.
• Support customer safety prequalification.
• Monitor safety metrics and KPI reporting.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who naturally leads people—not simply enforces rules.

The ideal candidate is:

• Visible
• Humble
• Decisive
• Accountable
• Consistent
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable having difficult conversations
• Passionate about coaching others

You understand that the best safety cultures are built through relationships—not regulations alone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience
• Experience leading safety for organizations with 250+ employees
• Commercial Landscape, Construction, Utilities, Heavy Civil, or Industrial experience strongly preferred
• Extensive OSHA knowledge
• DOT and Fleet Safety experience
• Workers' Compensation management experience
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• CHST
• OSHA 500
• OSHA 510
• OSHA 30 Construction
• First Aid/CPR Instructor
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Our Leadership Expectations

Every leader at Steadfast is expected to:

✔ Run Toward the Storm

Face challenges head-on. Solve problems early. Lead through adversity.

✔ Move As One

Partner across departments. Build trust. Win as one team.

✔ Stand Firm in Faith

Lead with integrity. Keep your commitments. Treat people with respect and dignity.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Cell Phone & Laptop
• Professional Development
• Certification Reimbursement

Why Steadfast?

We're not looking for someone to "manage compliance."

We're looking for someone who will build a culture.

Someone who believes the safest companies are built on relationships, servant leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

If you believe safety should empower people—not restrict them—and you want to help lead an organization where we support field operations because we strengthen the entire herd, we'd like to hear from you.