Senior Safety Director - Construction Compliance Leader

Safety Management Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay after 40 hours

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Safety Management Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Local Safety Director to lead project HSE programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with management to embed safety into daily operations. The role requires 15+ years of construction safety experience, a safety or construction degree, and leadership on large projects; OSHA 30-Hour and BCSP certification are preferred.

SMG offers a comprehensive benefits package and premium pay after 40 hours worked.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience leading large-scale construction projects.
• Degree in Safety or Construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course (preferred BCSP cert).

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer project HSE programs to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and project standards.
• Conduct field audits, safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor safety personnel, safety plans, and project-specific HSE procedures.
• Partner with project management, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety requirements into daily operations.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide coaching, training, and guidance to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Facilitate safety meetings, track safety trends and corrective actions, and communicate project safety performance to key stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices within construction and general industry environments.
• Manage injury and incident reporting, case management, and return-to-work processes as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through safety initiatives, training programs, and workforce engagement efforts.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard assessment

Regulatory compliance

Project safety management

Education

Degree in Safety or Construction

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour

BCSP certification

Job description

Safety Management Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Local Safety Director to lead project HSE programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with management to embed safety into daily operations. The role requires 15+ years of construction safety experience, a safety or construction degree, and leadership on large projects; OSHA 30-Hour and BCSP certification are preferred.

SMG offers a comprehensive benefits package and premium pay after 40 hours worked.