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Safety Director | Commercial & Heavy Civil Construction

Hunt Valley, Maryland Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior leadership opportunity to oversee all safety operations across both commercial construction and heavy civil infrastructure divisions. The role combines strategic program management, field leadership, training, compliance, risk management, and team development for a well-established contractor with a strong safety culture
  • Lead safety across major infrastructure and commercial projects
  • Executive-level impact with strong compensation and growth potential

About Our Client

This long-standing Mid-Atlantic construction organization has built a reputation for delivering high-profile, institutional, transportation, and restoration projects. With a strong backlog, self-perform capabilities, and a people-first culture, the company offers stability, career progression, and exposure to complex projects that shape local communities.

Job Description

The Safety Director will be responsible for:

  • Leading and managing all safety operations across multiple business units and project sites.
  • Serving as the organization's senior safety professional and trusted advisor to leadership.
  • Developing, implementing, and continuously improving company-wide safety programs and procedures.
  • Overseeing workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and safety-related administration.
  • Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
  • Driving risk management efforts to minimize incidents and improve operational performance.
  • Delivering and overseeing comprehensive safety training for field and office personnel.
  • Mentoring, developing, and supporting members of the safety team.
  • Conducting regular site visits to ensure compliance, engagement, and best practices.
  • Partnering with project teams to foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all operations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Safety Director should have:

  • Proven experience leading safety programs within construction, infrastructure, or heavy civil environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop safety professionals and field teams.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety compliance standards.
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications required.
  • OSHA Authorised Trainer credentials required.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certifications required.
  • Flagger certification required.
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certification required.
  • Telehandler training and certification required.
  • Experience with incident investigations, workers' compensation, and risk management.
  • Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
  • Experience as both a field safety professional and safety manager/director is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

Reasons to apply for this Safety Director role:

  • Opportunity to lead safety strategy across both commercial and heavy civil operations.
  • Join a financially stable contractor with more than four decades of industry success.
  • Work on landmark education, infrastructure, government, and restoration projects.
  • Be part of a collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong leadership support.
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunity, vehicle allowance, healthcare, and retirement benefits.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110806

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
HSE&Q
Industry
Property
Where
Hunt Valley
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110806
 

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