Regional Safety Director

Our client is a highly respected heavy civil and infrastructure contractor with a strong presence across New England. Known for delivering complex roadway, bridge, utility, and marine construction projects, the company has built a reputation for operational excellence, safety leadership, and long-term client relationships. With a stable backlog and continued growth, the organisation is recognised as a best-in-class operator in its space. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of a long-standing Regional Safety Director, creating a rare leadership transition within a high-performing team. The company offers a highly attractive ESOP structure, allowing leaders to participate directly in the business's long-term success. About the Role We are seeking a Regional Safety Director to lead safety strategy and execution across multiple states in the New England region. This role sits on the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to operations, ensuring safety is embedded into every phase of project delivery—from preconstruction through field execution. The ideal candidate will be able to elevate systems and processes while respecting and building upon an already strong safety culture. Responsibilities Lead the regional safety vision and strategy across all operations Partner with executive leadership to integrate safety into business performance Mentor and develop a team of 25+ safety professionals Drive accountability and ownership of safety across all levels Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with OSHA and state-specific regulations across New England Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Manage audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions Field Operations Conduct regular site visits across active heavy civil projects Partner with field leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risk Support preconstruction with risk assessments and safety planning Training & Development Design and implement enterprise-level safety training programs Ensure workforce and subcontractor compliance with training standards Lead company-wide safety initiatives and leadership engagement efforts Incident & Stakeholder Management Oversee all incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up Interface with insurance carriers, legal teams, and regulatory agencies Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned Subcontractor Oversight Evaluate and manage subcontractor safety performance Support prequalification and ongoing compliance reviews Qualifications 10+ years of safety leadership experience in heavy civil construction 6+ years in a regional or multi-site leadership role Deep expertise in infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities, earthwork, marine) Strong working knowledge of OSHA and New England safety regulations Proven ability to influence executive leadership and field operations Experience enhancing systems, processes, and safety culture at scale Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) Certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent (preferred) Required Skills Executive-level visibility and influence Opportunity to lead safety across a top-tier infrastructure contractor Strong existing culture with the ability to further elevate performance Participation in a highly attractive ESOP program Long-term stability with a clear leadership mandate Pay range and compensation package $240,000 – $320,000 base salary plus bonus and incentives 401(k) Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Executive-level benefits package Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr ConstructionExecs