Health, Safety & Environmental Manager-HSEM0726

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager-HSEM
0726

Sanders Brothers Construction Company | Charleston, South Carolina

For over 60 years, Sanders Brothers Construction has been building a foundation of trust for our clients, communities, and employees. Our work spans the Low country — from leading growth in the rapidly expanding Summerville corridor to preserving the character of historic downtown Charleston. With approximately 350 employees across multiple departments including sitework, asphalt, utilities, and soil stabilization, we are a full-service heavy civil contractor delivering on our promises from start to finish.
Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Teamwork. Safety. Quality.
Every person on our team plays a vital role in building projects that leave a lasting mark on our community.

Sanders Brothers Construction is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to support and assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our safety and environmental programs across all departments. This is a critical leadership role within our Safety department— built for a credible, experienced safety professional who understands the demands of heavy civil construction and is committed to protecting our people every single day.
This role carries company-wide accountability for OSHA compliance, environmental regulatory adherence, safety training, audit programs, and a culture that treats safety as a core value — not a checkbox.

To protect the lives and wellbeing of every Sanders Brothers employee by leading a safety and environmental program that sets the standard in heavy civil construction — one that is rigorous, practical, and deeply embedded in how we work every day.

• Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety & Environmental programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure every employee — field and office — understands their safety responsibilities and is fully equipped to meet them
• Translate complex regulatory requirements (OSHA, DHEC/EPA, DOT, waste management, industrial hygiene) into clear, practical guidance for our workforce
• Stay current on evolving safety legislation, regulatory standards, and best practices in heavy civil and asphalt manufacturing — and communicate changes proactively across the organization
• Develop and enforce a corporate safety training policy tailored to the full scope of Sanders Brothers' construction and manufacturing operations

• Serve as the primary point of expertise for all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulatory requirements
• Ensure company-wide compliance with OSHA, DHEC/EPA, DOT, and all applicable standards — maintaining accurate records, certifications, and documentation
• Monitor the regulatory landscape for new or amended standards that affect our operations; lead the company's response and implementation
• Coordinate with operational leadership to ensure field practices align with compliance requirements at all times
• Partner with Human Resources to manage workers’ compensation claims and monitor them through resolution
• Coordinate with Human Resources and our Field Supervisors to manage our return-to-work program

• Plan and execute regular HSE audits across all job sites, plants, and facilities — ensuring frequency, quality, and follow-through on corrective actions
• Monitor, survey, and document major and minor HSE findings; ensure risk assessments are completed to standard and corrective actions are tracked to resolution
• Lead incident investigation processes — root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned — for all significant safety events
• Conduct subcontractor safety audits; submit written reports and hold subcontractors accountable to the same standards expected of Sanders Brothers crews

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for field crews, supervisors, and office staff — including OSHA-required training, new hire orientation, and role-specific instruction
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