Safety Director Heavy/Civil Construction

Soukup Construction, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Soukup Construction, Inc. is looking for a Safety Director in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The role involves leading safety programs, compliance oversight, and engaging with various teams for continuous safety improvement. Candidates must have 7+ years of safety experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

This is a key position as the current Director prepares for retirement, and the role offers a competitive salary and benefits without travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a safety professional, preferably in construction or mining.
• Experience with CDL training is a plus.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote Company safety culture across the organization.
• Develop safety education programs and conduct training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Perform incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer fluency

Thorough knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Safety Director (Heavy/Civil Construction)

Soukup Construction, Inc.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Description

We are a regional civil construction company that performs earthwork and site preparation, utility work, demolition, and asphalt paving. We are seeking a Safety Director to lead the implementation and oversight of all Company safety programs including process and operational safety, OSHA/MSHA programs, and ongoing compliance with regulatory and Company requirements and industry best practices. This position includes a competitive salary, benefits, paid time off, and requires no travel.

The Safety Director reports directly to executive leadership and works closely with management and field personnel to drive accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the organization.

This role is part of a planned leadership transition as our current Safety Director prepares for retirement over the course of the next year.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote Company safety culture and accountability throughout the organization.

• Develop and maintain safety education programs. Conduct all training and meetings for safety matters and maintain related documentation.

• Provide training to employees on all aspects of construction and jobsite hazards.

• Review and inspect jobsites to identify areas of risk and develop plans to address identified risks.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements.

• Perform incident and near‑miss investigations, conduct root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventative actions, and prepare related documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team oriented, and ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

• Strong problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.

• Computer fluency including proficiency with MS Office programs.

• 7+ years of experience as a safety professional. Experience with construction or mining a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience will be considered.

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.

• Experience with CDL training a plus.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

Performance of duties will require time spent in the office, local driving to and inspection of outdoor commercial jobsites. Inspection of jobsites will require walking on a variety of surfaces in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Please email your resume to Joan Millage at [e-mail] or stop by our office at 701 N. Ebenezer Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD57107.

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening. EOE