Corporate Safety Director

Construction Partners, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A highway infrastructure company is seeking a Corporate Safety Director in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will promote a robust safety culture across the organization, provide guidance on safety standards, and enhance safety programs. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in construction safety, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in OSHA regulations. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction safety.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and build trust.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations in mining/quarry operations.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and earn trust.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven safety insights for executive leadership.
• Collaborative, proactive safety management approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and provide safety recommendations.
• Develop and improve corporate safety programs and policies.
• Analyze incident data and communicate findings to leadership.
• Develop, implement, and improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with OSHA/MSHA.
• Analyze incident and trend data and communicate findings to regional presidents and senior leadership.
• Communicate trends and pertinent issues with regional presidents.
• Prepare and present regular safety reports to executive leadership with KPIs and trends.
• Collaborate with leadership and field teams to align and execute safety goals.
• Partner with risk management to identify opportunities to reduce incidents and claims.
• Stay up to date on regulations and safety strategies to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Risk management

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Construction Partners Inc., a publicly traded highway infrastructure company, is currently searching for a Corporate Safety Director to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the CPI organization and its operating companies. This position requires a deep understanding of construction safety standards, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence and make data‑driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and operating company leaders, providing clear, data‑driven recommendations on safety matters with broad organizational impact
• Champion a safety‑first mindset across all business units, reinforcing shared responsibility for safe operations
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding issues that may have company‑wide impact
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures that align with OSHA, MSHA, and industry best practices
• Analyze incident and trend data to identify key risk areas, and communicate findings and recommendations to regional presidents and senior leadership
• Communicate frequently with regional presidents to keep them apprised of trends and pertinent issues
• Prepare and present regular safety reports to executive leadership, outlining key performance indicators, incident trends, and areas for improvement
• Collaborate with leadership and field teams to support alignment and execution of safety goals
• Partner with the risk management team to identify opportunities to reduce incidents and claims
• Stay up to date on emerging regulations, technologies, and safety strategies to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a construction‑related field)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction safety, with multi‑site or corporate‑level oversight
• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local safety standards
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and safety practices in mining/quarry operations
• Proven ability to lead through influence and earn trust across diverse teams and business units
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Demonstrated experience analyzing safety data and presenting insights to executive leadership
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented approach to safety management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Construction Partners, Inc.: ROAD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

At Construction Partners, we don’t just build roads – we build leaders. We provide opportunities for our employees to grow and develop meaningful careers at all levels.

Construction Partners, Inc. is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Construction Partners, Inc. is an E‑Verify Participant. CPI complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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