Safety Director – Heavy Civil & Underground Construction
About The Position
At Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. (ECI), safety is deeply integrated into how we plan, engineer, and execute complex heavy civil construction projects. We are seeking a Safety Director who brings strong technical judgment, a hands-on mindset, and the ability to continuously strengthen and align safety practices across diverse, challenging operations. This role is both strategic and practical—balancing time between the office and field while partnering closely with project teams, leadership, and clients to sustain an incident-free work environment. The Safety Director is a key contributor in senior management discussions and reports directly to the President.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive safety experience in construction
- Strong working knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices
- Proven ability to influence, train, and motivate teams
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills
- Ability to balance field presence with strategic program leadership
Nice To Haves
- Heavy civil construction
- Marine and hydroelectric
- Concrete and structural construction
- Geotechnical work (micropiles, anchors, soil nail walls)
- CHST (or equivalent), CSP, ASP, or additional credentials preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the ongoing development, refinement, and implementation of ECI’s corporate safety systems to align with company values, operational needs, and regulatory requirements
- Provide safety leadership and hands-on support across multiple heavy civil construction projects
- Identify hazards and implement effective controls to prevent incidents
- Maintain full authority to intervene, including stopping work when unsafe conditions exist
- Develop job site safety plans, training materials, and meeting content
- Guide office and field leadership to maintain consistency with ECI’s safety vision
- Oversee incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action tracking
- Analyze trends and performance metrics (EMR, TRIR) to drive continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements
- Manage injury response and return-to-work processes
- Conduct audits and field observations, providing actionable feedback to project teams
- Communicate safety performance and insights to senior leadership
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus tied to safety performance
- Company vehicle and all travel expenses covered
- Phone, laptop, and iPad provided
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Wellness program
- 15 days of starting PTO
- Simple IRA with company match
- ECI-paid safety training and professional certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
