Construction Safety Director

Jobot; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Benefits including health & retirement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Safety Director to lead safety excellence for a growing heavy civil and excavation operation in South Dakota. This hands-on role blends field leadership with program development, aiming to build a lasting career through preventive culture and compliant operations.

You will develop policies, oversee audits and investigations, train crews, and partner with project teams to put safety into daily planning, with a strong emphasis on OSHA compliance and regional field presence.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive safety experience in construction, preferably heavy civil, excavation, earthwork, or similar field environments.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA standards, especially excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, and utility safety.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs, train field teams, and drive cultural change.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with crews, supervisors, and leadership.
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30 or OSHA 500, CSP, CHST, or equivalent.
• Willingness to spend meaningful time in the field across the region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, with particular focus on excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, and utility work.
• Conduct regular jobsite audits, hazard assessments, and safety inspections across active projects.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for field crews, supervisors, and new hires.
• Partner with project teams and leadership to embed safety into daily operations and planning.
• Maintain required safety documentation, reporting, and metrics.
• Serve as the primary safety resource and culture champion for the organization.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA expertise

Training & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

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Job details:

Lead safety excellence for a growing heavy civil and excavation operation in South Dakota—drive a strong culture of prevention, compliance, and field leadership while building a lasting career as a hands-on Safety Director!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm

Salary: $80,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established regional heavy civil and excavation contractor focused on site preparation, utility work, demolition, and earthwork across eastern South Dakota, with a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and long-term team growth.

Why join us:

• Competitive base salary with opportunity for performance recognition
• Lead and shape the safety program for a growing regional operation
• Hybrid flexibility balanced with meaningful field presence
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement contributions
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on crew safety and company culture
• Stable, long-term career with a values-driven construction organization

Job Details / Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, with particular focus on excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, and utility work
• Conduct regular jobsite audits, hazard assessments, and safety inspections across active projects
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for field crews, supervisors, and new hires
• Partner with project teams and leadership to embed safety into daily operations and planning
• Maintain required safety documentation, reporting, and metrics
• Serve as the primary safety resource and culture champion for the organization

Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of progressive safety experience in construction, preferably heavy civil, excavation, earthwork, or similar field environments
• Deep knowledge of OSHA standards, especially excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, and utility safety
• Proven ability to lead safety programs, train field teams, and drive cultural change
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with crews, supervisors, and leadership
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30 or OSHA 500, CSP, CHST, or equivalent
• Willingness to spend meaningful time in the field across the region
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred

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