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Safety Director (Construction)

$120k - $170k

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Safety Director | Leadership Opportunity with a Chicagoland Contractor

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Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established and rapidly growing heavy civil contractor is seeking a Corporate Safety Director to lead enterprise-wide safety strategy, compliance, risk management, and operational safety performance across multiple divisions and active construction operations throughout the Chicagoland. This executive-level leadership role is ideal for a strategic safety professional who thrives in an office environment while still maintaining strong connectivity to field operations. The organization performs large-scale infrastructure, site development, earthwork, utility, and roadway projects and is known for its long-term stability, strong culture, and operational excellence.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a respected contractor that values long-term employees, operational excellence, and a proactive approach to safety. The company continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, equipment, and infrastructure while maintaining a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and organizational growth.

Offers include:
Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus
Executive leadership visibility and advancement opportunities
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Gas card and company-paid travel expenses (when applicable)
Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing opportunities
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Cell phone and laptop allowance/company-provided equipment
Stable backlog of work and long-term job security
Family-oriented company culture
Employee appreciation events and team outings
Strong investment in equipment, technology, and operational support
Opportunity to help shape company-wide strategy and culture
Autonomy and influence within a growing organization

Job Details

The Corporate Safety Director will oversee all aspects of the company’s safety program, including compliance, policy development, training strategy, risk mitigation, claims management, incident prevention, and safety culture initiatives across the organization. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, operations, HR, insurance partners, and field teams to ensure consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the company-wide safety vision, strategy, and long-term initiatives
Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety policies and procedures
Standardize safety processes and expectations across all divisions and jobsites
Oversee company-wide OSHA compliance and regulatory readiness
Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Analyze safety trends, EMR performance, claims data, and KPI reporting
Partner with executive leadership on risk management and operational planning
Oversee safety budgeting, training programs, and departmental resources
Coordinate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party safety consultants
Lead and mentor regional or field safety personnel
Ensure consistency in onboarding, orientation, and recurring training initiatives
Support preconstruction teams with safety planning and client compliance requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen overall company safety culture

Qualifications:
10+ years of construction safety experience with progressive leadership responsibility
Experience leading safety programs at a corporate or multi-project level
Strong background in heavy civil, infrastructure, earthwork, utilities, paving, or related construction sectors
Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk management, and compliance standards
Experience managing safety metrics, EMR performance, and claims reduction strategies
Strong executive communication and leadership abilities
OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or related certifications preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred

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