Corporate Safety Director - Heavy Civil Construction

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lvi associatesNewburyport (MA)

Construction Managers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$240,000 per year

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Corporate Safety Director - Heavy Civil Construction (PR/612211) Newburyport, Massachusetts

Salary: USD240000 - USD320000 per year

Corporate Safety Director – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: North Shore, Massachusetts | Regional Travel Required

Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Compensation

Base Salary: $240,000 – $320,000, depending on experience Annual bonus, company vehicle or allowance, comprehensive benefits, and long-term retirement incentives

Role Overview: A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking an accomplished Corporate Safety Director to oversee safety strategy and performance across construction operations throughout New England. This is a highly influential leadership position responsible for building a proactive safety culture, managing a regional safety organization, reducing operational risk, and ensuring consistent standards across multiple projects and states. The Corporate Safety Director will work closely with executive leadership, operations teams, Project Managers, and Superintendents to integrate safety into every stage of project planning and execution. The ideal candidate combines executive-level leadership with a strong understanding of field operations and the credibility to influence construction means and methods, staffing, scheduling, training, and resource decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a regional team of safety managers and field safety professionals
Establish and continuously improve companywide safety policies, standards, and initiatives
Partner with executive and operational leadership to incorporate safety into business and project decisions
Promote accountability for safety performance across all levels of the organization
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable state and local regulations
Oversee safety performance across multiple heavy civil projects and operating regions
Monitor key performance indicators, trends, and risk data to support executive decision-making
Lead serious incident investigations, root-cause reviews, and corrective action planning
Coordinate regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and internal compliance reviews
Visit active jobsites and maintain a visible presence with field teams
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to identify hazards and implement practical controls
Support preconstruction planning through project-specific risk assessments and safety plans
Provide executive oversight of safety training, leadership development, and certification programs
Establish clear safety expectations for project and field leadership
Ensure employees and subcontractors maintain the required training, qualifications, and certifications
Oversee safety communications, campaigns, and continuous-improvement initiatives
Support incident reporting, claims management, documentation, and communication with relevant stakeholders
Evaluate subcontractor and vendor safety performance and ensure compliance with project requirements
What They’re Looking For 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience
At least 6 years in a safety leadership, regional management, or corporate-level role
Strong heavy civil construction background, including highways, bridges, marine work, excavation, earthwork, utilities, or comparable infrastructure projects
Proven experience managing safety across multiple projects, offices, and states
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards and regional safety requirements
Experience leading and developing a sizeable team of safety professionals
Ability to communicate with credibility at the executive level while remaining closely engaged with field operations
Strong understanding of incident investigation, root-cause analysis, claims, audits, and corrective action planning
Ability to analyze safety metrics and translate findings into practical operational improvementsCSP, CHST, or a comparable professional safety certification is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
Why This Opportunity Stands OutExecutive-level compensation ranging from $240,000 to $320,000 Opportunity to shape safety strategy across a major regional construction operation
Direct influence over company culture, operational planning, and risk management
Leadership responsibility for an established team of safety professionals
Exposure to large and technically challenging heavy civil infrastructure projects
Highly visible role working closely with senior leadership and field operations
Opportunity to build systems, develop leaders, and leave a lasting impact on the organization
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual performance bonus and salary review
Additional long-term retirement or ownership-based incentives for eligible employees
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Gas card and toll support

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