Safety Director

ABOUT GREYSTARGreystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Director of Safety serves as the senior operational leader responsible for developing and driving the strategic vision, culture, and execution of safety programs across the Greystar Management Services business. Reporting to the Managing Director of Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering, the Director provides enterprise‑level leadership, champions a culture of safety, and ensures operational alignment with corporate and regulatory standards. This role partners with Risk Management, Global Safety & Security, Operations, Maintenance, and other Greystar business units to ensure that every site team member is equipped with the tools, processes, training, and support necessary to work safely and effectively each day.JOB DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Leadership & Culture DevelopmentLead the creation, development, and reinforcement of a safety‑first culture throughout the Greystar Management Services business.Integrate safety into organizational strategies, business decisions, and operational priorities.Influence leaders at all levels to embed safety practices into daily operations and long‑term planning.Program Development & GovernanceDesign and oversee objective‑based safety programs, practices, audits, and field processes to ensure consistent adherence to safety protocols.Establish safety governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that support compliance and operational excellence.Partner with cross‑functional leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across business units.Performance Measurement & ReportingDefine and manage key safety KPIs to drive accountability, awareness, and results.Develop dashboards, reporting structures, and communication channels to promote transparency and continuous improvement.Analyze incident and insurance claim data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.Training & Capability BuildingDevelop, refine, and oversee the enterprise safety training strategy for all new and existing team members, including:Policy development and maintenanceOnboarding and continuing education programsField and office safety protocolsEnsure training content aligns with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and industry best practices.Risk Mitigation & ComplianceLead investigations and evaluations of site accidents, incidents, and near-misses, implementing systemic improvements to mitigate risk.Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, maintaining accurate records and documentation.Serve as a subject-matter expert to support leaders with site‑specific or project‑based safety needs.Vendor & Partner ManagementEstablish standards, evaluation processes, and qualification criteria for vendors and contractors performing work across Greystar Management Services.Ensure third‑party partners adhere to company safety expectations and regulatory requirements.Enterprise Collaboration & AdvisoryProvide strategic guidance on safety matters to field leaders, operations executives, and maintenance teams.Collaborate with the national maintenance team to develop safety standards for both field and office environments.Author and disseminate safety guidance, communications, and best‑practice recommendations.BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field required.10+ years of progressive experience in safety leadership, environmental health & safety (EHS), or risk management roles.5+ years of experience in multi‑site leadership; director‑level role preferred.Experience supporting field operations, maintenance, or property management environments strongly preferred.Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental health & safety standards, and federal/state compliance requirements.Strong knowledge of incident investigations, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation strategies.Ability to develop and implement safety programs for both field and office environments.Proven ability to influence leaders at all levels