--- title: 'Safety Director at Conner Strong & Buckelew' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/safety-director-conner-strong-buckelew-camden-new-jersey-wysdxje43qvk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Safety Director at Conner Strong & Buckelew - **Company:** Conner Strong & Buckelew - **Location:** Camden New Jersey, United States - **Posted:** 2026-09-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/connerstrongbuckelew/jobs/4381774009 ## Job description Department: Risk Control Job Summary: Directs safety control and risk management services for our client, a real estate development client. Serves as the dedicated safety partner across affordable, student, and military housing portfolios, as well as active construction sites, working in close coordination with an internal risk management team and site workforce. This role is responsible for conducting safety audits, leading OSHA compliance, analyzing general liability and property exposures, and driving enterprise loss control programs. Requires up to 70% travel during the first year, tapering to 40–50% in subsequent years. Principal Responsibilities - Provides safety training and leads the development and enhancement of safety training programs for a real estate development client, supporting a site workforce of 3,000 employees. - Conducts thorough safety, general liability, loss control, and OSHA compliance audits across 597 communities and active construction sites spanning 39 states, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. - Evaluates physical site conditions for general liability risks, slip-and-fall hazards, and property damage exposures (fire/flood), capturing photographic evidence to outline existing controls and corrective action necessary to maintain account profitability. - Prepares in-depth analytical reports and collaborates with community management teams to ensure field recommendations and corrective measures are systematically executed and documented. - Manages scheduled audit visits for military and student housing portfolios while delivering responsive, on-call loss control consulting for affordable housing communities. - Assists the client in establishing and refining an effective Loss Control Program geared toward reducing the frequency and severity of workers' compensation, general liability, and property claims. - Actively involved in day-to-day management of workers’ compensation claims throughout the company. - Maintains technical understanding in construction, life safety, fire protection, and industry regulations affecting multi-family real estate development and property management. - Compiles mandatory annual OSHA summaries, maintains regulatory logs, and interacts with OSHA and other regulatory bodies on behalf of the client. - Responds to client locations to assist with accident scene response to aid in minimizing loss frequency, severity, recurrence, and for possible subrogation. - Partners with an internal risk management team and attends claim reviews alongside the Conner Strong & Buckelew Claim Advocacy team, while accompanying insurance carrier loss control representatives during site visits. - Provides technical assistance outside normal survey activities at the request of client leadership, internal risk control teams, and cross-functional partners. ## Requirements - Effective public speaking, presentation, training, and oral/written communication skills. - Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with internal teams, regional leadership, and external regulatory bodies. - Computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office for creating photo-documented reports. - Effective organizational, follow-up, delegation, and project management skills. - Must be capable of maintaining a flexible schedule and have the ability to work independently. - Ability to travel up to 70% during Year 1 (including travel across the country and the Virgin Islands), with travel requirements reducing to 40–50% in subsequent years. - Valid Driver’s License. - Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship. Specialized Knowledge or Licenses - Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 10 or more years of experience in Construction Safety Management, Real Estate Development Safety, or Safety Consulting. - Background in managing risk and safety programs across multi-family real estate, affordable housing, student housing, military housing, or active construction portfolios. - Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation oversight, general liability prevention, and property loss controls. - Designation as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly desired. - Extensive experience in safety training and curriculum development is essential. ## Compensation Salary for this position ranges from $130,000.00 - $160,000.00. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Qualifying positions will also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, such as participation in family medical and dental insurance programs, 401K plan, and PTO. ## #LI-HYBRID Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship. Conner Strong & Buckelew is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or domestic partnership or Civil Union status, pregnancy, family medical history or genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service or any other status protected by law. ## About Conner Strong & Buckelew ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Conner Strong & Buckelew is one of America’s largest insurance brokerage, employee benefits, and risk management consulting firms, serving high-risk businesses across industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held) - **Headquarters**: Camden, New Jersey, United States - **Founded**: 1959 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Insurance brokerage, risk management consulting, employee benefits - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, public entities, and high-risk industries (construction, life sciences, aviation, government) - **Mission/purpose**: To deliver unmatched results and service by providing comprehensive solutions to prevent losses, manage claims, and drive bottom-line growth. Emphasis on integrity, expertise, and strength in client partnerships. ## Products & Services - **Insurance & Risk Management (Property & Casualty)**: Tailored commercial insurance solutions for high-risk businesses, including captives and creative risk transfer. - **Employee Benefits**: Design and administration of benefits plans, wellness programs, compliance support, and population health management. - **Risk Management Consulting**: Advisory services for loss prevention, claims management, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Not disclosed – revenue, funding, and headcount are not publicly reported - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available - **Growth Signals**: Named one of the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America”; sustained hiring across commercial lines, employee benefits, and corporate functions; investment in insurtech (InsurTech Solutions Manager role); promotion-from-within culture supported by the Conner Strong Academy training program. ## Competitive Advantages - **Industry-specific expertise**: Consultants with real-world experience in the industries they serve (e.g., pilots in aviation, former developers in construction, former life sciences executives). - **Comprehensive one-stop solution**: Combines insurance brokerage, employee benefits, and risk management consulting under one roof. - **Culture of retention**: Strong focus on internal promotions, professional development (Conner Strong Academy), and work-life balance, helping to attract and retain top talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Strengthening employee benefits and population health offerings; expanding insurtech capabilities; continuing to grow national accounts and public entity practice; building a “Culture of Caring” to attract and develop talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: “Culture of Caring” that values integrity, expertise, and strength. Recognized as a Healthiest 100 Workplace. - **Remote / hybrid policy**: Hybrid and flex schedules available; “Dress for your day” policy; summer hours (half-day Fridays). - **Notable perks**: - No waiting period for health benefits - Free virtual therapy and psychiatry consultations - Onsite fitness center - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Competitive salary and 401k match - Generous PTO and paid parental leave - Conner Strong Academy for industry training and educational assistance for designations - “Best 10 Weeks” paid internship program with hands-on experience - Strong promotion-from-within track record ## Sources 1. [connerstrong.com](https://www.connerstrong.com/) – Homepage and About Us 2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/connerstrongbuckelew) – Careers and job listings 3. [connerstrong.com](https://www.connerstrong.com/culture-careers/) – Culture & Careers page, benefits, and awards 4. 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