Director of Safety

Director Of Safety

Conti Civil LLC is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120 year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide.

We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high impact construction projects to our clients and our extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities where we work has been the foundation of our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance and as the best place to work.

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What We Are Looking For

Based in New Jersey; travel to North Carolina every 6 weeks (additional travel as required to project sites).

The Director of Safety is responsible for leading and managing the overall safety program for the company, ensuring that all construction activities—particularly in heavy civil, roadway, bridge, and utility projects—are performed in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. This individual will serve as the champion of a strong safety culture, continuously improving safety policies, practices, and training while mentoring both field and management personnel. The role requires a balance of leadership, field engagement, and policy development, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement in safety management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Company's Safety Program and ensure projects are in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all other federal, state, and local safety laws and standards.
• Continuously review and update safety policies and practices based on new regulations, industry best practices, technological advances, and lessons learned
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of safety professionals, ensuring consistency, accountability, and professional growth across the safety department.
• Analyze trends, perform research and implement tools, systems, and technologies that enhance, automate, and improve safety management processes.
• Organize, manage, and deliver safety training for employees at all levels, including hazard recognition, equipment safety, traffic control, excavation safety, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience in heavy civil construction (road, bridge, and utility work required).
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT standards, environmental compliance, and civil construction safety requirements.
• Professional safety certifications (CSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety teams and programs across multiple sites.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in safety management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to company projects and offices, including routine travel to North Carolina every 6 weeks.

What You Need To Know

• Conti has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.

Conti is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Candidates

Conti has a strict policy regarding unsolicited resumes. We will only consider resumes submitted directly by candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Conti, including those sent to Conti's mailing addresses, email addresses, or directly to Conti employees, will be treated as the property of Conti. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

For recruitment agencies: Please note that Conti will only engage with agencies that have received prior written authorization from our Director of Human Resources. Agencies must secure this approval before submitting resumes, and only in connection with a specific job opening that is covered by a fully executed service agreement.

Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements.