Safety Director — Heavy Civil Construction | Lead Safety Programs

Jobot; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Leadership-level career opportunity

No overnight travel

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead company-wide safety initiatives across heavy civil construction operations. This leadership role covers OSHA/MSHA compliance, employee training, jobsite inspections, and incident investigations.

You will partner with executive leadership and field teams to drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and a leadership-level career

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction safety, heavy civil safety, industrial safety, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, excavation, utilities, paving, mining, or similar construction operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, leadership, and project teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience conducting safety training, audits, and incident investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• CDL training experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain company safety programs across multiple construction operations.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Conduct employee safety training, toolbox talks, and compliance meetings.
• Perform regular jobsite inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses while performing root cause analysis.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans to improve safety performance.
• Partner with operations leadership and field teams to promote accountability and safety awareness.
• Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records.
• Stay current on industry regulations, safety trends, and construction best practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Organization

Training & audits

Incident investigation

CDL training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead company-wide safety initiatives across heavy civil construction operations. This leadership role covers OSHA/MSHA compliance, employee training, jobsite inspections, and incident investigations.

You will partner with executive leadership and field teams to drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and a leadership-level career