Safety Supervisor

A safety supervisor with experience in heavy highway construction and civil projects ensures compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards while overseeing high-risk activities such as excavation, traffic control, and heavy equipment operations. They proactively identify hazards, conduct training, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment and minimize incidents across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

Client Details

Our client is a heavy civil engineering and construction contractor headquartered in New Jersey, founded in 1994 with a focus on delivering complex, heavily engineered infrastructure projects. The company specializes in bridge construction, highway and roadway work, structural rehabilitation, foundations, retaining walls, and dam-related projects, often serving public-sector clients such as PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Known for its ability to take on challenging projects, they emphasize innovative approaches to construction management while prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery. Its services span design-build, preconstruction planning, and full construction execution, allowing the firm to provide comprehensive solutions across the lifecycle of complex civil and transportation infrastructure projects.

Description

• Oversees site safety on heavy highway and civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Conducts daily safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments for activities such as excavation, utility work, paving, and structural operations.
• Coordinates and enforces traffic control plans to protect workers and the public in active roadwork zones.
• Leads safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training programs for field personnel and subcontractors.
• Monitors high-risk operations involving heavy equipment, cranes, trenching, and confined spaces.
• Investigates incidents, near-misses, and injuries, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborates with project managers, engineers, and field supervisors to integrate safety into all phases of construction.
• Maintains accurate documentation, including safety reports, permits, and compliance records.
• Promotes a proactive safety culture by encouraging hazard reporting and continuous improvement on site.

Profile

• Demonstrates a strong track record of enforcing OSHA compliance and company safety standards on heavy highway and civil construction sites.
• Experienced in managing high-risk activities such as excavation, trenching, traffic control, utilities, and heavy equipment operations.
• Proven ability to identify hazards early and implement effective mitigation strategies to prevent incidents.
• Skilled in conducting site safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations with clear reporting.
• Effective communicator who delivers safety training, toolbox talks, and coaching to crews and subcontractors.
• Familiar with DOT regulations, MUTCD standards, and site-specific safety requirements for roadway projects.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence safe behaviors and build a positive safety culture.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, ensuring documentation, permits, and safety plans are accurate and up to date.
• Experienced collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to integrate safety into all phases of construction.
• Calm and decisive in responding to emergencies or incidents, prioritizing worker safety and regulatory compliance.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range depending upon experience.
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunities to work on impactful construction projects in the property industry.
• A supportive workplace culture that values safety and collaboration.

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