Safety Director

About O’Hara’s Son Roofing Company

Since 1987, O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR) has provided new commercial roof construction, commercial roof replacement, commercial leak repair service, and preventative maintenance for commercial roofs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, our team of 100+ employees is dedicated to providing quality work with a strong focus on safety and communication.

As of 2026, OSR ranks among the Top 20 Roofing Contractors in the country. We specialize in the installation of numerous styles of roof applications and coatings. Additionally, we provide extensive roof repairs, OSHA-compliant safety items, and renewable energy solutions.

OSR maintains branches throughout the country, providing timely service and maintenance to our partners in each region of the United States.

Join Our Dynamic Team and Embrace Our Core Values!

At O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR), we believe in “Putting the Pedal to the Metal,” driving our success forward by continuously improving and never settling for average work. As a family-oriented company, we embrace a "No Jerk Zone," fostering an environment of respect, support, and teamwork at every level. We value self-starters who take pride in their work, go above and beyond for the team, and seize opportunities to shape their future with us. If you share our commitment to doing all the little things well and being our customers' preferred roofing contractor, we invite you to apply.

Job Description

The Safety Director will serve as the strategic leader in the development, implementation, and management of the company’s comprehensive safety program. This role is accountable for overseeing safety compliance across all job sites in collaboration with our third-party safety compliance partners, and for advancing a scalable, proactive safety culture within the Operations team. The Safety Director will act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external safety partners to ensure alignment on safety objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce jobsite incidents, and drive continuous improvement across all safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Safety Program Leadership:

• Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of the company’s safety management program in partnership with Operations and our third-party safety compliance partners.
• Align safety strategies with operational goals and evolving business needs, ensuring program scalability across multiple job sites and regions.
• Establish KPIs and leading indicators to monitor and improve safety performance.
• Vendor Oversight and Collaboration:

• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate jobsite safety and reinforce compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with field supervisors, foremen, and project management teams to proactively address safety risks.
• Support emergency response planning and readiness at all project locations.
• Training, Coaching, and Safety Culture:

• Develop and oversee the delivery of safety training programs tailored to both leadership and field teams.
• Provide real-time coaching to frontline superintendents and field staff to ensure safety best practices are implemented effectively.
• Champion a safety-first culture by embedding safety leadership principles into daily operations.
• Incident Prevention, Response, and Analysis:

• Support our safety consultants and site leaders in investigating workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries to identify root causes and recommend preventative measures.
• Analyze incident data to uncover trends and implement targeted risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all incident reports are complete, timely, and comply with applicable laws.
• Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, manuals, and documentation.
• Assist in regulatory inspections and reporting, ensuring our safety consultants and field teams are prepared and compliant.
• Collaboration with Risk Management:

• Partner closely with the Human Resources & Risk Management department on all matters related to incident reporting, claims management, and return-to-work processes.
• Provide safety insights and analytics to inform risk mitigation strategies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead or support safety initiatives and cross-functional projects as they arise.
• Service as a subject matter expert (SME) forsafety-related questions and guidance across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in construction, roofing, or industrial safety roles, including experience in a multi-site or regional leadership capacity.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations,safetymanagement systems, and fieldsafetypractices.
• Experience managing external vendors or consultants, ideally in asafetyor compliance capacity.
• Strong understanding of incident investigation techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Professional safety certification preferred (e.g., CSP, CHST, OHST, ASP).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and build relationships at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proactive mindset.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 40 feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites (up to 50%).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

If you embody our core values of continuous improvement, teamwork, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering consistent, quality work, we invite you to join our team at O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR). Together, let's strive for excellence and be the preferred roofing contractor for our valued customers.

What OSR Offers You

• Flexible Work Environment
• Unlimited PTO + Paid Holidays
• Technology Package
• Medical Benefits - Partial Contribution:

• Medical Insurance: Aetna (EPO, PPO, & PPO HSA)
• Dental Insurance: Aetna (PPO)
• Vision Insurance: Guardian Insurance
• Retirement:
• 401k with up to 4% company match - after 1 year of continuous employment and 1000 hours worked
• Non-Contributory Benefits - Employer Paid:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Quarterly Interactive Employee Events

About Our Hiring Process

We will share all the details on our company during the initial phone call. Maintaining your confidentiality is a priority, so your resume will only be submitted with your approval. We will keep you updated throughout each step of the hiring process.

Please, complete our online job application and send your resume in PDF format, including a personal email address, and mobile number where we can text or leave voicemails for you during regular business hours (8-5 pm CST). We appreciate your time and consideration of this career opportunity. Please, contact us with any additional questions at [email protected].

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not meant to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.

O’Hara’s Son Roofing is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer. Our company is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.