Safety Director – Lead Heavy Highway & Civil Construction Safety Operations
Job Overview
- Company: Gianfia Corp.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 to $150,000 per year (based on experience)
- Location: Valhalla, NY
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Heavy Highway & Civil Construction
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required
The Opportunity
You will serve as the executive safety authority driving comprehensive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention across all active heavy highway projects. This high-impact role empowers you to collaborate directly with corporate leadership, field superintendents, and subcontractors to safeguard our workforce every day. You will have full executive backing to enforce safety standards, minimize organizational EMR, and ensure every team member returns home safely.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Direct and maintain the corporate safety program, site-specific safety plans, and emergency operational procedures across all regional projects.
- Conduct comprehensive jobsite audits and risk assessments to ensure immediate resolution of potential safety hazards.
- Enforce full operational compliance with OSHA 1926 regulations, state requirements, and local municipal construction standards.
- Oversee incident investigation workflows, root-cause analytical reviews, loss control initiatives, and federal OSHA 300 log reporting.
- Design and execute tailored safety training modules, site orientations, and field toolbox sessions for jobsite personnel.
- Evaluate subcontractor safety prequalifications, site compliance documentation, and risk mitigation programs prior to field deployment.
- Monitor corporate safety performance metrics including TRIR, DART, and near-miss trends to report actionable insights to leadership.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of dedicated construction safety management experience.
- At least 3 years of experience leading safety operations in a supervisory or directorial role.
- Valid OSHA 30 certification.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA construction standards, state regulations, and formal agency reporting protocols.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 20% to jobsite locations.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills necessary to coach field crews and present strategic reports to executives.
- OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer designation.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, health, environmental science, or a related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credentials.
- First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
- 10+ years of preferred related experience in heavy highway or heavy civil civil infrastructure environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary structure based on professional industry experience.
- Dedicated company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided along with a modern tech package including phone and laptop.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage options.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring an employer match up to 3%.
- Generous paid time off policy including recognized holidays and personal leave.
- Continuous financial and logistical support for professional continuing education and industry certifications.
- Dedicated executive leadership team fully committed to supporting safety enforcement and field decisions.
About Us
Gianfia Corp. is a heavy civil contractor delivering heavy highway infrastructure projects across NY State. We operate with the core conviction that every worker must go home safely every day, backing our team with the resources, training, and executive support needed to build long-term, rewarding careers.
Learn more at http://gianfiacorp.com/.
Gianfia Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
