Safety & Compliance Manager – Marine & Coastal Construction

Safety & Compliance Manager – Marine & Coastal Construction
Location: Stoughton, MA (with travel to regional job sites)
Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 annually + full benefits

A well-established marine and coastal infrastructure contractor is seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead health and safety operations across its dynamic and growing portfolio of job sites. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.

This is a high-impact position where you'll work closely with field teams, project leadership, and executive management to champion best practices, conduct inspections and audits, lead training efforts, and support incident response and reporting.

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and programs tailored to marine and heavy civil construction

• Perform jobsite audits and inspections to identify risks and ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific regulations

• Conduct safety trainings and toolbox talks for crews and supervisors

• Lead incident investigations and maintain documentation for regulatory and internal reporting

• Coordinate closely with project managers and field leadership to integrate safety into all planning and execution phases

• Maintain accurate safety logs and deliver regular reports on performance metrics and trends

• Advise on new safety technologies, methods, or tools to enhance risk mitigation

• Support workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work coordination

• Act as a trusted resource and mentor to promote a culture of accountability and safety-first decision-making

• 4+ years of experience in a safety leadership role in construction or heavy civil environments (marine construction preferred)

• Proven knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational health standards

• Experience conducting audits, developing safety documentation, and training field personnel

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence diverse teams

• CPR Certification (Required)

• OSHA 30 Certification (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred

• Able to travel regularly to job sites throughout the Northeast

• Health & Wellness: Medical & Dental Insurance, PPE provided

• Compensation: Weekly pay, Profit Sharing, Referral Bonus Program, Prevailing Wage Projects

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave

• Career Development: Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Paid Training & Certifications, Mentorship Program

• Technology: Smartphone or tablet provided for field use

• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match

• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

Our clients are equal opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. They ensure a workplace that supports and encourages creativity, professional growth and a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall employee health and well-being. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.