Safety Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

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Our client is a well-established and growing heavy civil and highway construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget. They specialize in roadway construction, utility installation, and large-scale DOT infrastructure projects across the Southeast. The company manages more than $200 million in annual revenue, and has been a leader in heavy civil construction in Tennessee, Kentucky and other parts of the Southeast for decades.

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The Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, identifying potential hazards, and proactively mitigating risks through training, inspections, incident investigations, and close collaboration with project teams. Worker safety and promoting a culture of safety excellence will be paramount.

• Developing, cultivating, and promoting a company-wide culture of safety
• Implementing policies and procedures that are in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Training and educating all team members and stakeholders in safety best practices
• Maintaining regulatory compliance through site inspections, audits, and assessments
• Investigating any safety-related incidents that may occur
• 5+ years of safety management experience in the heavy civil and / or heavy highway construction industry
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related discipline, or commensurate experience
• Strong work ethic combined with exemplary leadership and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry safety standards (DOT including Traffic Control, OSHA, etc.)
• The ability to effectively train and educate team members
• This position is based in Louisville, KY
• Highly competitive base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary project-specific bonuses
• Company vehicle
• Competitive PTO and holiday policies
• 401(k) match
• Major medical / dental / vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance

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