Safety Director

Maxwell Construction is a leading underground utilities company located in Iowa City, Iowa. Established over 40 years ago, Maxwell Construction has been a cornerstone in the development of the Eastern Iowa Corridor and is dedicated to delivering exceptional services while ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Director to lead and enhance our company’s safety culture. If you are a proactive safety leader with a proven track record of fostering commitment to workplace safety, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Job Functions:

Leadership and Vision

· Develop and communicate Maxwell Construction’s safety vision, policies, and strategies to foster a culture supporting comprehensive safety programs and initiatives that align with industry regulations and company standards.

Proactive Management

· Anticipate potential issues and take ownership of the safety culture by providing solutions, training, and mentoring across all organizational levels.

Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement

· Utilize logic and reasoning to assess safety-related issues, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Training and Compliance

· Coordinate and lead safety programs across multiple job sites, provide site specific planning and awareness to minimize risks and prevent injuries or property damage.

· Ensure safety training meets both internal and external (customer and regulatory) requirements, enabling employees to perform tasks safely.

Incident Investigation

· Lead investigations into safety incidents, ensuring thorough analysis and action.

Safety and Quality Assurance

· Enforce safety protocols and quality control measures across all projects to maintain a culture of safety and ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

· Oversee safety inspections and analyze incident data to develop preventive and corrective action practices.

· Coordinate with 3rd party certified training providers who offer equipment inspections, evaluation of safety program needs, and provide certification and destruction testing.

Position Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, construction, safety management or related field preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years as a safety manager or equivalent in a related field.

· Ability to develop and implement strategic safety plans and initiatives.

· Manage documentation and reporting related to safety incidents and compliance measures.

· Lead and coordinate safety training sessions for all employees to ensure a thorough understanding of safety practices and regulations.

· OSHA 30, HAZWOPER certification

· Valid Driver’s License.

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Strong ability to generate professional written materials and deliver effective verbal presentations.

· In-depth technical knowledge of OSHA, federal, state and local regulatory standards related to construction safety.

· Highly knowledgeable in excavations, confined space entry, traffic control, respirable crystalline silica, rigging, and heavy equipment operations; along with the leadership skills to influence the desired change in behaviors of others needed for safety and compliance.

· OSHA 500 or 510 certification

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Must pass a pre-employment drug, physical capability screening.

We proudly support our military community and provide comprehensive training to help you transition into a rewarding new career with us. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Maxwell Construction is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take on a new challenge with a company that values safety, teamwork, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: mcadmin@maxwellconstructioninc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person