Director of Safety

Job Overview

Conti Civil LLC is a fourth‑generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120‑year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to become a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide.

We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high‑impact construction projects and our extraordinary commitment to core values, employees, and communities has anchored our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders, and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance, and as a best place to work.

Based in New Jersey; travel to North Carolina every six weeks (additional travel as required to project sites).

• Oversee the company’s Safety Program and ensure projects are in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all other federal, state, and local safety laws and standards.
• Continuously review and update safety policies and practices based on new regulations, industry best practices, technological advances, and lessons learned.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of safety professionals, ensuring consistency, accountability, and professional growth across the safety department.
• Analyze trends, perform research and implement tools, systems, and technologies that enhance, automate, and improve safety management processes.
• Organize, manage, and deliver safety training for employees at all levels, including hazard recognition, equipment safety, traffic control, excavation safety, and emergency response.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience in heavy‑civil construction (road, bridge, and utility work required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT standards, environmental compliance, and civil construction safety requirements.
• Professional safety certifications (CSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety teams and programs across multiple sites.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in safety management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to company projects and offices, including routine travel to North Carolina every six weeks.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, and many other optional benefits.

Conti is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre‑employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources:
Phone 732‑520‑5000, Email