Head of Safety & Compliance (Heavy Construction)

Skillcloud HCM; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company matching contribution

Weekly vehicle allowance

Paid business travel

Job summary

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Safety Director in Orono, Maine to provide strategic safety leadership across the organization. This hands-on role integrates regulatory expertise with practical construction operations knowledge and requires regular travel.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will develop comprehensive health and safety programs, lead the Safety Strategic Plan, and collaborate with operations and HR to protect workers and uphold safety culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; safety-related education preferred.
• Experience in heavy construction, earthwork, or related industries.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, MUTCD, and FMCSR regulations.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites across multiple states.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and implement company health and safety programs.
• Lead and monitor the Safety Strategic Plan.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure safe, compliant project execution.
• Collaborate with HR on injuries, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Develop site-specific safety plans and safe work procedures.
• Oversee safety documentation, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate safety orientation, training, certifications, and records.
• Support weekly safety meetings across project sites.
• Review incidents and drive thorough investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and related insurance programs.
• Monitor EMR, OSHA logs, and incident rates.

Skills

OSHA 30-hour

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Safety-related education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

HCSS Safety

Job description

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Safety Director in Orono, Maine to provide strategic safety leadership across the organization. This hands-on role integrates regulatory expertise with practical construction operations knowledge and requires regular travel.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will develop comprehensive health and safety programs, lead the Safety Strategic Plan, and collaborate with operations and HR to protect workers and uphold safety culture.