Assistant Safety Director- Heavy Civil Construction

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of safety leadership experience in heavy civil construction
  • Demonstrated experience with transportation, structural concrete, excavation, utilities, bridges, or water/wastewater projects
  • Willingness to travel frequently to various job sites
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building trust with field staff and leadership
  • Solid understanding of OSHA standards and safety practices in construction
  • Certifications such as CHST, OSHA 500/510, or an equivalent are mandatory
  • Strongly proactive and field-oriented with a focus on mentorship and team development

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety operations across various heavy civil projects
  • Regularly travel to job sites in the Western U.S. to support safety initiatives
  • Collaborate with operations leadership to enhance safe work practices
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations at job sites
  • Assist in developing and implementing safety programs and training
  • Mentor field safety professionals and project leaders
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and proper documentation

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities within impactful projects
  • Opportunity to influence safety culture and initiatives
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging heavy civil construction projects
  • Mentorship and support from industry professionals
  • Travel experience across multiple job locations in the Western U.S.
Full Job Description
Application Instructions

Help Lead Safety on Some of the West's Most Impactful Heavy Civil Projects

This is not a desk-only position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being on projects, partnering with field leadership, mentoring teams, and helping create a strong safety culture where people go home safe every day.

If you are passionate about heavy civil construction, leadership, and making a real impact in the field - we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Working On

Our teams support major heavy civil projects including:

    • Transportation and roadway infrastructure
    • Structural concrete and bridges
    • Water and wastewater facilities
    • Mission critical/data center infrastructure
    • Mass excavation and earthwork
    • Heavy foundations and underground utilities


Position Description

What You'll Do

    • Support and help lead safety operations across multiple heavy civil projects
    • Travel regularly to jobsites throughout the Western U.S. to support field teams and safety initiatives
    • Partner closely with operations leadership, superintendents, and project teams to proactively drive safe work practices
    • Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety coaching
    • Help develop and implement company safety programs, procedures, and training initiatives
    • Mentor and support field safety professionals and project leadership teams
    • Assist with OSHA compliance, documentation, reporting, and corrective action follow-through
    • Promote a culture where safety is viewed as an operational advantage - not just a requirement


Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

    • Strong safety leadership experience within heavy civil construction
    • Experience supporting projects such as roadway, structural concrete, excavation, utilities, bridges, or water/wastewater
    • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to active jobsites
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust in the field and with leadership teams
    • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices
    • CHST/OSHA 500/510 or related certifications required
    • Someone who is proactive, field-focused, and passionate about developing strong teams and safe projects


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