Safety Director

The Safety Director is a senior management position at Hi-Way Paving responsible for leading and managing the companys safety program across all projects and operations. This individual will oversee a team of Safety Managers and Coordinators while partnering with the Executive Leadership Team and field leadership to ensure compliance drive a strong safety culture and continuously improve systems and processes that keep people safe.

The Safety Director will be the senior subject matter expert on occupational health and safety working directly with project teams and leadership to integrate safety into every phase of construction operations. The position is based in the Charlotte NC metro area and requires frequent time at Charlotte-area projects and offices. Candidates located in Nashville TN or remote locations will be considered if willing to travel frequently to Charlotte and project sites.

The Safety Director will be the senior subject matter expert on occupational health and safety working directly with project teams and leadership to integrate safety into every phase of construction operations. The position is based in the Charlotte NC metro area and requires frequent time at Charlotte-area projects and offices. Candidates located in Nashville TN or remote locations will be considered if willing to travel frequently to Charlotte and project sites.

What Youll Do:

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Provide strategic direction for Hi-Ways safety program aligning with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead mentor and develop a team of Safety Managers and Coordinators to ensure consistent safety practices across all sites.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to strengthen the companys safety culture and drive accountability at every level.
• Track and communicate safety performance metrics; lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Program Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA DOT FAA DOD and project-specific safety requirements.
• Review and approve project-specific safety plans and documentation including FAA Safety Plan Compliance Documents and other agency-required materials.
• Lead and coordinate company-wide safety audits job hazard analyses (JHAs/AHAs) and inspections.
• Oversee the full incident management lifecycle including investigations corrective actions and reporting.
• Maintain and present safety documentation and data reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop plans for increasing utilization and guiding adoption of the HCSS Safety (software) system.

Training & Development

• Develop and oversee an annual safety training program ensuring employees at all levels are properly trained and certified.
• Coordinate external training resources and certifications; manage vendor partnerships.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert and resource for specialized safety topics (e.g. confined spaces fall protection airfield work).
• Keep Hi-Way up to date with regulatory changes emerging risks and industry best practices.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Project Managers Superintendents and field teams to embed safety into project planning and execution.
• Represent Hi-Way in safety-related discussions with clients owners regulators and industry organizations.
• Effectively communicate safety priorities and initiatives to all levels of the workforce.

What We Look For:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Health & Safety Construction Management or related field required. Equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• CHST or other safety certification required.
• Additional certifications such as CSP ASP OHST strongly preferred.
• OSHA 500 (Authorized Outreach Trainer) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 710 years of progressive safety management experience in heavy civil construction with strong preference for concrete paving projects.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading safety teams (safety managers/coordinators).
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or airfield (FAA/DOD) projects is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Expert knowledge of OSHA DOT FAA and applicable federal/state/local safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities; able to manage and develop safety teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across field and office audiences.
• Analytical and organizational skills with the ability to use safety data to drive decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management technologies.
• Valid drivers license; ability to travel up to 25% (more if not based in Charlotte).
• Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (Airport AOA Military Bases etc.).
• Physical capability to perform site inspections (climbing lifting 25 lbs. confined spaces etc.).
• Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open inclusive and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi-Way Paving

Hi-Way Paving Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.

We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal state and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.

At Hi-Way we are doers innovators and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. Were proud of our people our work and our quality. As a team member youll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi-Way Paving Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing diverse and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.