Safety Director
Innovative Mechanical & Design (IMD), a Legence company
IMD is a full-service heating, cooling, plumbing and repair company offering comprehensive turnkey solutions. Our experienced team aspires to build, design, and create the resolutions you need using intelligent, creative methods that both meet and exceed industry standards. Together, we collaborate on each project to offer a “think out of the box approach” to solutions because we believe in assisting our clients with options and quality consultations.
As Safety Director, you’ll build and lead a zero-injury culture for IMD—shaping policies, training, and field practices that keep our people safe and our projects moving. You’ll partner with senior leadership, project managers, foremen, and our safety consultant/committee to design practical programs that meet OSHA/EPA/DoT requirements and fit the realities of busy jobsites. If you like turning regulations into clear routines that crews actually use, this is your stage.
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: In office / onsite
Location: Windsor, CO
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
Success in the Role:
· A strong safety culture that shows up in behavior, not just binders.
· Year-over-year improvement in key metrics (EMR, TRIR, DART) and near-miss reporting quality.
· Consistent, audit-ready compliance documentation and fast, thorough incident investigations with corrective actions closed.
· Foremen and PMs who say: “Safety made our jobs easier, clearer, and more predictable.”
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Own the Safety Program: Maintain and continuously improve the IMD Safety Program (including AWAIR, where applicable) in collaboration with the safety consultant and safety committee.
· Training & Orientation: Deliver/coordinate new-hire safety orientation; schedule and track required training (forklift, MEWP/scissor lift, fall protection, confined space, HazCom/GHS, CPR/First Aid).
· Jobsite presence: Conduct weekly jobsite inspections, issue reports to PMs/foremen, and follow through on corrective actions.
· HazCom/GHS: Keep SDS libraries current; ensure labeling, communication, and employee access meet standard.
· Equipment & PPE: Specify, Inventory, and maintain PPE and safety equipment; ensure inspections and readiness.
· Toolbox & meetings: Manage & maintain toolbox talks and safety meetings (bi-monthly, semi-annual, and foremen sessions); publish minutes and action items.
· Incident management: Lead incident/near-miss investigations; complete documentation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans; manage workers’ comp and restricted/LOST time cases.
· Regulatory records: Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs; manage drug/alcohol testing program; ensure required posters and notices are current.
· Fleet & facility safety: Oversee vehicle safety programs; coordinate annual fire and severe-weather drills; maintain office/building safety.
· Risk & compliance: Review contracts and pre-qual questionnaires for safety requirements; apply for safety awards; oversee compliance with OSHA, EPA, DoT and applicable local/state rules.
· Data & reporting: Track training, discipline, rewards, inspections, near misses; produce dashboards and recommendations for leadership.
· Culture building: Be the go-to resource for safety questions; coach supervisors on practical, cost-aware safety practices that improve productivity.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, plants, manufacturing facilities, or other structures.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state and company operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers
Knowledge of computer software, including applications. (Excel, Bluebeam)
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Communication & Team Collaboration
Effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Strategic Problem Solving
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time Management
Managing one’s own time as it relates to the position and duties.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action as it relates to the position and duties.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications required):
· 5-10 Years of construction experience in the mechanical industry.
· Osha 500 authorized instructor.
· Preferred bachelor’s degree in safety, Risk Management, Industrial/Construction Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience). High school diploma is required.
· Demonstrated safety management experience in construction/service or industrial environments.
· OSHA-30 (construction) required; First Aid/CPR trainer and additional credentials (e.g., CHST, CSP) a plus.
· Preferred working knowledge of mechanical/HVAC and piping operations, hazards, and controls.
· Proficiency with safety and training systems (SDS management, LMS/rosters, inspection apps) and MS Office/Excel.
· Strong communicator and coach—able to influence with firmness and tact and translate standards into clear field practices.
· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline driven; able to juggle multiple projects and prioritize risk.
· Ownership mindset with excellent customer service to internal teams and clients; alignment with company mission and values.
Physical Requirements:
· Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and vision.
· Position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
· Position requires work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to jobsites and to meet with superintendents, foremen, vendors, general contractors and sub-contractors.
Pre-Screening Requirements:
· Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards.
· Successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and employment verification.
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About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
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