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Safety Manager (Independence Excavating)

Independence Excavating, Inc.
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Safety Manager

Independence Excavating is looking for an experienced Safety Manager! In this role the Safety Manager will oversee project safety either based on a project or covering one or more projects based off client or company needs. The FSS would also be responsible for enforcing company safety policies and procedures, complete deliverables as required by the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director which could include training/audits etc. This position will travel 75% locally and 25% regionally.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over seven decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

People

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

Performance

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

Community

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A Typical Day Looks Like

  • Regularly visiting heavy civil construction locations
  • Assisting in development, implementation, and promotion of policies, procedures, and best practice (in coordination and under direction of the Regional Safety Manager of Safety Director)
  • Encouraging safe work standards and foster a safety-conscious culture among all team members
  • Conducting inspections and audits, identifying and reporting findings, and recommending corrective action
  • Facilitating or assisting with various safety training and orientations
  • Obtaining and maintaining necessary safety and health certifications, including First Aid/CPR and OSHA 30-hour Construction at minimum
  • Conducting or assisting safety meetings
  • Participating in incident investigations and assisting in development of lessons learned
  • Assisting in the review of federal, state and local inspection activity and proposed citations
  • Some limited/ temporary overnight travel may be required as part of the position
  • Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

  • Bachelor of Science in Safety Management or equivalent
  • 2-5 years of relevant safety experience in heavy civil construction
  • OSHA 30 Required
  • First Aid/CPR Required
  • Must be energetic to continually learn more about construction, industry-related safety, and keeping our workers safe
  • This job is physically demanding, and prospects must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time. Some job sites may require working in environments that can be very uncomfortable
  • Prospects must be able to work on project sites in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to communicate with field workers and field managers
  • Has the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Willingness and ability to manage responsibilities and time according to the requirements of each job site
  • Supervision or leadership experience
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Why IX?

  • Weekly Competitive Pay!
  • Excellent Benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • FSA & HSA
    • Life Insurance Optional Family Life Insurance
    • Short-term and Long-term Disability
    • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Paid Holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) Company match
  • Paid corporate training program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
  • Family-owned and operated since 1956
Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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