ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar 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 SUMMARY

The 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 Development

• Lead 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 & Governance

• Design 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 & Reporting

• Define 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 Building

• Develop, refine, and oversee the enterprise safety training strategy for all new and existing team members, including:
• Policy development and maintenance
• Onboarding and continuing education programs
• Field and office safety protocols
• Ensure training content aligns with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and industry best practices.

Risk Mitigation & Compliance

• Lead 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 Management

• Establish 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 & Advisory

• Provide 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 and drive change across a dispersed workforce.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to articulate the operational and financial impact of safety initiatives.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and business units.
• Demonstrated capability in managing large‑scale safety initiatives, audits, and training programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in root‑cause analysis, incident reviews, and development of corrective action plans.
• Ability to identify operational gaps, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all  responsibilities of this position.

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The salary range for this position is $132,000- $165,000.

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.

• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.

• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.

• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.

• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.

• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

April 16, 2026

This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.