About this opportunity
Brown Industrial Construction lists this Director of Safety & Risk Engineering opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Description
Honor is building a network of operating companies supported by a captive insurance platform designed to improve risk outcomes, stability, and accountability across our businesses.
We are seeking a Director of Safety & Risk Engineering to provide executive leadership for mandatory safety standards and loss prevention across all Honor companies.
This role is not a compliance-only function. It is a strategic risk leadership position responsible for reducing incident frequency and severity, strengthening operational discipline, and directly supporting the financial performance and sustainability of the captive insurance program.
Position Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Safety Standards & Captive Participation Requirements
Establish and enforce network-wide safety standards required for participation in the Honor Assurance insurance program.
Operational Risk Engineering
Identify the primary drivers of loss across jobsites, fleet operations, and equipment activities.
Implement practical controls to reduce both frequency and severity of claims.
Business Unit Partnership & Accountability
Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Unit Leaders while maintaining authority to require corrective actions and compliance.
Data, Analytics & Performance Frameworks
Define required leading indicators, reporting standards, and performance scorecards.
Translate safety performance into actionable executive insights tied to risk and insurance outcomes.
Incident & Severity Management
Lead root cause investigations and ensure lessons learned translate into durable operational improvement.
Leadership Development
Equip supervisors and field leaders to own safety execution as part of how work is performed, not as an overlay.
Coordination with Claims & Insurance Partners
Collaborate with claims management, TPAs, actuaries, and captive governance to ensure alignment between safety outcomes and financial risk performance.
Executive Reporting
Report regularly to Honor Assurance leadership and the Board on risk trends, compliance posture, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications
10+ years in heavy civil or industrial construction leadership
Strong preference for candidates with PM, or operations leadership background
Proven success leading safety at an enterprise level
Ability to influence independent business leaders through credibility and clarity
Strong analytical, communication, and cultural leadership skills
Ability to manage a team of Safety Professionals and Administrators
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.