Full-Time

Construction Safety Director

Pharmaceutical, Construction

Cumming Group

Cumming Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Global project and cost management consultancy

Compensation Overview

$115.7k - $162k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Virginia, USA + 1 more

More locations: Alabama, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Facilities Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • OSHA construction standards
  • Site-specific safety planning and contractor safety management
  • Job Hazard Analyses, pre-task planning, and toolbox talks
  • Field inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action tracking
  • Fall protection, scaffolding, cranes and rigging, excavation, confined space, hot work, LOTO, and electrical safety
  • Safety oversight of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, utilities, and equipment installation
  • Experience supporting large, multi-contractor industrial construction projects
Responsibilities
  • Lead construction safety oversight for EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment installers.
  • Develop and maintain the Site-Specific Safety Plan and project safety procedures.
  • Review contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses, pre-task plans, lift plans, and high-risk work plans.
  • Conduct field inspections, safety audits, and contractor observations.
  • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination of high-risk activities.
  • Enforce OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.
  • Oversee permit-to-work activities, including hot work, confined space, excavation, energized work, line breaking, and work at height.
  • Monitor fall protection, scaffolding, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, trenching, temporary power, electrical safety, and lockout/tagout.
  • Verify contractor training records, competent-person qualifications, and equipment-operator certifications.
  • Track incidents, near misses, observations, corrective actions, and safety metrics.
  • Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
  • Coordinate safety across simultaneous operations and multiple contractors.
  • Provide safety oversight during equipment installation, energization, pressure testing, commissioning, and chemical introduction.
  • Prepare contractor safety reports and performance scorecards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • 10+ years of construction safety experience
  • 5+ years in a Construction Safety Director, Site Safety Manager, or similar role
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or process-manufacturing construction experience preferred
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required
  • OSHA 500 certification preferred
  • OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, or CIH certification preferred
  • Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred

Cumming Group is an international advisory firm that provides fee-based services in project and cost management for the built environment. It supports planning, design, and delivery of complex construction projects through program and project management, cost and commercial management, planning and scheduling, dispute resolution, and project monitoring. The firm serves sectors such as education, healthcare, hospitality, data centers, life sciences, and infrastructure, and works with many Fortune 100 companies. With over 2,000 employees across 70 offices, its goal is to help clients deliver high-value projects on time and within budget by offering end-to-end advisory and analytics across the project lifecycle.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Leonard Green completed its June 2026 acquisition, bringing capital for further expansion.
  • VMG joined in March 2026, strengthening Texas exposure where construction demand remains intense.
  • JFK Terminal One and semiconductor work anchor revenues in large, multi-year programs.

What critics are saying

  • Washington’s Wright settlement exposed hiring compliance failures through 2026, signaling avoidable employment-law costs.
  • The NLRB’s July 9, 2026 Georgia charge adds labor-relations scrutiny and distraction.
  • Rapid roll-up integration can fracture culture, erode senior rainmakers, and weaken client retention.

What makes Cumming Group unique

  • Cumming Group remains North America’s largest pure-play project and cost management advisory platform.
  • It combines JFK Terminal One, semiconductor, and Texas public-sector expertise across 70-plus offices.
  • Its acquisition-led model adds local specialists without diluting owner-representation and cost-control services.

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Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Cumming Group
Jul 23rd, 2026
Project wins Regeneration & Conservation Award at Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards 2026.

Project wins Regeneration & Conservation Award at Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards 2026. As project manager on behalf of Whitbread, Cumming Group is pleased to see this landmark regeneration project recognised with the Regeneration & Conservation Award at the Constructing Excellence London & South East Awards 2026. The award recognises projects that successfully preserve and enhance existing assets while delivering long-term value for future generations. This project exemplifies that balance, bringing new life to a historic building while ensuring its heritage remains visible and accessible. A key aspect of the scheme was the retention of the original historic façade, alongside the preservation of the former police station reading room. The reading room was carefully supported and retained in situ while construction works progressed around it, reflecting the project's commitment to safeguarding elements of the building that contribute to its historic significance and identity. The development celebrates the site's rich history and evolution over time. From its origins as The Saracen's Head Inn, through its years as Snow Hill Police Station, to its current role asa hub by Premier Inn hotel, each chapter of the building's story has informed the completed scheme. Heritage is woven throughout the design. A publicly accessible cultural and heritage space showcases artwork created by local artists, helping visitors connect with the building's past and its role within the local community. Historic references also appear throughout the development, including replica police lanterns and notice boards inspired by original features once found on the building. The project demonstrates how thoughtful regeneration can extend the life of historic buildings while adapting them for long-term contemporary use. By combining conservation, placemaking and public engagement, it ensures that the building's heritage remains an active part of its future rather than simply a record of its past. This recognition reflects the commitment and collaboration of the client, design team, contractor and wider project partners. Cumming Group is proud to have contributed to a project that successfully balances heritage conservation with the needs of a modern city. Image credit: Chris Dalton Photography

Business Wire
Jun 17th, 2026
Leonard Green & Partners to Acquire Cumming Group, a Leading Pure-Play Project and Cost Management Platform, From New Mountain Capital

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Cumming Group (“Cumming” or the “Company”), the leading independen...

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May 15th, 2026
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY ACQUIRES RGD PROJECT MANAGEMENT, EXPANDS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

/PRNewswire/ -- Cumming Group, the largest independent provider of project and cost management advisory services in North America and a market leader in...

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Apr 12th, 2026
Report: private equity firm leonard green is close to reaching an agreement to acquire Cumming group.

Report: private equity firm leonard green is close to reaching an agreement to acquire Cumming group. 华尔街见闻 2026/04/12 04:22 Cumming provides consulting services for large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, including the ongoing $9 billion reconstruction of JFK International Airport's Terminal 1. Expand Disclaimer: All content in this article represents the author's views only and is not related to this platform. Users should not use this article as a reference for investment decisions.

Cumming Group
Mar 12th, 2026
Cumming Group expands Texas footprint through merger with Vidaurri Management Group.

Cumming Group expands Texas footprint through merger with Vidaurri Management Group. Jessica Busch Senior Director, Public Relations Vidaurri Management Group (VMG), a Fort Worth-based owner's representation and project management firm, has merged with Cumming Group. VMG builds on Cumming Group's established Texas team of more than 250 professionals. Founded in 2016, VMG delivers projects across a wide range of sectors, including municipal, K-12/higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, entertainment, hospitality, multi-family, mixed-use, and corporate. VMG is led by Co-Founder Jon Vidaurri, who brings more than 40 years of experience in the built environment, during which he has managed a wide range of programs shaping the DFW Metroplex - from hospitals and police stations to shopping centers and mixed-use developments. The merger strengthens Cumming Group's position in one of the nation's most active construction markets. Dallas-Fort Worth generates over $40 billion in annual construction activity, with Fort Worth ranking among the fastest growing U.S. cities and Texas leading the country in population growth. This growth is driving sustained demand for project types that Cumming Group is deeply experienced in managing, such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and municipal facilities. Favourable economic, policy, and energy conditions across Texas are also driving growth in the advanced technologies sector, which is a key focus for Cumming Group. "We have continued to invest in the fast-growing Texas market since 2023, and it's exciting to deepen that commitment by welcoming a firm as capable and respected as VMG to our team in the Lone Star State," said Derek Hutchison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cumming Group. "VMG's sterling reputation throughout North Texas and experience in high-growth sectors makes the deal a logical step for Cumming Group. VMG fits perfectly with our strategy to bring on partners that are best-in-class and have the deep local expertise required to deliver our clients' most complex and impactful projects." "What mattered most to us was finding a partner that understands owner expectations and values strong local relationships," said Jon Vidaurri, Managing Principal of Vidaurri Management Group. "Cumming Group brings the operational depth, technical expertise, and recruiting strength needed to support larger and more complex capital programs. That allows us to preserve our disciplined, accountable approach while broadening what we can deliver to owners across Texas."