Safety Manager, Heavy Civil Construction — Field Leader

Gradex, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Gradex, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana hires a Safety Manager to champion safety across all projects.

You will lead jobsite safety meetings, trainings, and inspections while supporting crews and leadership to ensure safety compliance and productive operations. Reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will be hands‑on, maintaining safety documentation, participating in investigations, and driving a strong safety culture with field teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of safety experience in construction.
• Heavy civil background is a plus but not required.
• CHST certification is required or must be obtained within an agreed timeline.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices.
• Prior experience in trenching and excavation is a plus.
• Must have OSHA 500.

Responsibilities

• Lead jobsite safety meetings and trainings.
• Perform regular field safety inspections and audits.
• Support daily safety practices and compliance on active jobsites.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and employee engagement.
• Maintain and update all required safety documentation and reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety meetings

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

OSHA standards

Communication

Trenching & excavation

Education

CHST certification

Job description

Gradex, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana hires a Safety Manager to champion safety across all projects.

You will lead jobsite safety meetings, trainings, and inspections while supporting crews and leadership to ensure safety compliance and productive operations. Reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will be hands‑on, maintaining safety documentation, participating in investigations, and driving a strong safety culture with field teams.