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Safety Director (Heavy Civil Construction)

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Sioux, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
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Job details:
Drive Continuous Improvement Across High-Impact Infrastructure Projects

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Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year


A bit about us:

A well-established heavy civil construction company is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and enhance company-wide safety initiatives across earthwork, utilities, demolition, and paving operations.

This leadership role will oversee safety programs, OSHA/MSHA compliance, employee training, jobsite inspections, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts. The Safety Director will work closely with executive leadership, project teams, and field personnel to build a strong safety culture and ensure best practices are followed throughout the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional looking to take ownership of a company-wide safety program with strong leadership support and long-term career stability.


Why join us?

Benefits
Competitive salary
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off and company holidays
Leadership-level career opportunity
No overnight travel requirement


Job Details

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.

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.

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