Anthony M. Varrati
Winchester,VA
Summary
Enterprise Safety Professional with 11+ years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry, culminating in senior oversight of corporate safety, risk, and compliance functions for a multi-division ENR Top 200 general contractor. Proven ability to align safety strategy with business objectives, reduce enterprise risk, and influence organizational culture. Recognized leader in OSHA compliance, claims mitigation, executive reporting, and safety program governance across commercial, heavy civil, and MEP operations. CSP-certified, OSHA-authorized instructor, and trusted strategic partner to executive leadership, boards, insurers, and operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Corporate Safety
The Branch Group
05.2025 - Current
- Director of Corporate Safety for The Branch Group, Inc., an ENR Top 200 contracting organization with three subsidiaries and 1,400+ employees, providing enterprise safety governance across multiple business units.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 13 safety professionals, including two Safety Managers, improving coverage, responsiveness, and leadership depth across all operating regions.
- Oversee regional safety operations across Virginia and North Carolina, supporting commercial building, heavy civil, and MEP projects and standardizing safety practices across diverse work scopes.
- Manage the companywide safety inspection and audit program, increasing inspection consistency and identification of high-risk activities before incidents occur.
- Primary lead for OSHA inspections, investigations, and citation management, successfully navigating enforcement actions and reducing regulatory exposure.
- Conduct complex incident and root-cause investigations, implementing corrective actions that resulted in a measurable reduction in repeat and similar incidents.
- Manage subcontractor safety compliance, audits, and enforcement, strengthening accountability and improving overall contractor safety performance across projects.
- Support and assist with workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto claims, contributing to improved claim handling efficiency and cost control.
- Participate in insurance claim reviews, CCIP planning, and loss-prevention initiatives, improving collaboration with carriers and brokers and supporting favorable risk positioning.
- Chair and facilitate the Corporate Safety Committee, driving enterprise alignment on safety priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze safety performance data to produce companywide reports and executive dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
- Present safety metrics, trends, and risk indicators to Corporate Executives and Business Unit Presidents, informing strategic planning and operational accountability.
- Member of The Branch Group Executive Management Team, contributing to enterprise-level decision-making and strategic planning.
- Regularly work with and present to all levels of the organization, from craft professionals to C-suite executives.
- Support the Senior Vice President in safety program strategy, performance metric development, leadership and staff development, preparing team members for advancement.
Senior Safety Manager
The Branch Group
02.2023 - 05.2025
Safety Manager
The Branch Group
03.2020 - 02.2023
Area Safety Representative
The Branch Group
04.2018 - 03.2020
Project Safety Representative
The Branch Group
03.2015 - 04.2018
Education
B.S. Safety Management -
Slippery Rock University
01.2014
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Contractor safety management
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Team leadership
- Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA Authorized Construction Instructor
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- OSHA 10 & 30 Hour
- Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
Timeline
Director of Corporate Safety
The Branch Group
05.2025 - Current
Senior Safety Manager
The Branch Group
02.2023 - 05.2025
Safety Manager
The Branch Group
03.2020 - 02.2023
Area Safety Representative
The Branch Group
04.2018 - 03.2020
Project Safety Representative
The Branch Group
03.2015 - 04.2018
B.S. Safety Management -
Slippery Rock University