Safety Director

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Annually

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Travel: Local jobsite travel with occasional overnight, evening, and weekend requirements

We are partnering with an established and growing construction organization seeking an experienced, hands‑on Safety Director to lead and strengthen safety initiatives across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction and heavy civil/infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive safety professional who thrives in the field, enjoys working directly with construction crews, and takes pride in creating a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

We are looking for a DOER, not a delegator. The ideal candidate is someone who leads by example, regularly walks active jobsites, builds strong relationships with field personnel, and takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving safety concerns.

This individual will have the autonomy to drive safety initiatives, improve existing processes, and make a measurable impact across the organization.

• Lead and oversee company‑wide safety programs across commercial construction, heavy civil, and infrastructure operations.
• Maintain a consistent, visible presence at active jobsites, working directly with superintendents, foremen, and field crews to promote safe work practices.
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, training programs, and preventative measures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MOSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, reporting, and corrective‑action initiatives.
• Oversee workers' compensation matters and coordinate appropriate responses to workplace injuries and incidents.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, educational sessions, and ongoing field coaching.
• Identify potential hazards related to equipment, fall protection, traffic control, and active construction operations.
• Collaborate with project managers and field leadership to address safety concerns while supporting operational efficiency.
• Mentor and provide guidance to additional safety personnel while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day field operations.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, and compliance records using digital reporting tools.
• Evaluate emerging safety practices, technologies, and training opportunities to continuously strengthen company‑wide safety performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable safety culture built on communication, education, prevention, and employee engagement.

• 7–10+ years of progressive construction safety experience
  , including significant hands‑on field involvement.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 certifications required.
• Strong experience in general contracting, heavy civil, highway, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience supporting commercial and vertical construction projects is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in jobsite inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, and corrective‑action planning.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA/MOSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs and working directly with construction crews.
• First Aid/CPR certification and traffic control/MOT training or certification required.
• Knowledge of fall protection, equipment safety, and construction‑related risk management.
• Experience supporting workers' compensation and injury management processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and…