Director of Safety and Risk Management

GS Steel is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Quality Assurance and Risk Management (DQARM) to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, this position ensures the integration of AISC 207-20 certification requirements, OSHA compliance, and enterprise-level risk mitigation into a unified management system.Serving as the Responsible Safety Personnel (RSP), the DS&RM leads a team responsible for quality control, safety performance, insurance risk management, and continuous improvement across all projects and facilities. This leader drives the company’s strategic commitment to Character, Craftsmanship, and Culture through proactive systems, transparent data, and field-focused accountability.We are looking for a proven leader with a deep understanding of construction, steel erection, or industrial operations, and a passion for building teams, systems, and strategies that deliver measurable results. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing organization that values innovation, accountability, and excellence in every aspect of its work.Join us in shaping the future of GS Steel—where leadership, precision, and purpose define success.Key Responsibilities· Partner with the President and Executive Team to align safety and risk strategies with GS Steel’s business objectives.· Serve as the executive sponsor for AISC, OSHA, and insurance compliance programs.· Advise leadership on emerging industry, legal, and operational risks, and propose mitigation strategies.· Champion GS Steel’s safety culture through communication, visibility, and trust.· Lead the development, implementation, and auditing of the company’s safety portion of the Quality Management System in accordance with AISC 207-20.· Oversee site inspection processes, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and client quality documentation.· Coordinate internal and third-party safety audits; ensure timely closeout of findings.· Direct the companywide safety program and compliance with OSHA and other safety standards.· Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and claims management from root cause to resolution.· Manage relationships with insurance partners, ensuring accurate data and timely reporting.· Develop and deliver proactive safety and risk training for all levels of leadership.· Coordinate with Operations, Construction, and HR to ensure policies are consistent, documented, and enforced.· Partner with field leadership to integrate safety expectations into project planning.· Other related duties as assigned.Supervisory ScopeDirect reports include the Safety Manager(s) and applicable specialists. Provides functional oversight for QA/QC, Safety, and Risk management domains.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; Master’s is a plus. Minimum 10 years of experience in safety, quality, or risk management leadership within construction or steel industries.Strong working knowledge of AISC, OSHA, and risk mitigation principles.Recognized certification preferred (CSP, ASP, CHST, or AISC Quality Management).Proven record of building systems and teams that improve measurable performance outcomes.High integrity, analytical strength, and ability to lead through influence.Performance Metrics· Experience Modification Rate (EMR): Achieve and sustain EMR below the national average.· TRIR / Incident Rate: Continuous reduction in recordable and lost-time incidents.· Quality Non-Conformance Rate: Year-over-year improvement in NCR frequency and resolution speed.· Claims Management Efficiency: Timely claim resolution and measurable cost containment.· Corrective Action Cycle Time: Close corrective actions within prescribed timelines.· Training Compliance: 100% completion of safety, quality, and leadership training.· Continuous Improvement: Track and report measurable improvements across field operations.Physical Demands and Work Environment Work will involve periodic site visits requiring walking, standing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Travel and overnight stays may be required. The work environment alternates between office and field settings with moderate to high noise levels.