Corporate Safety Director - Central Virginia

The Caton Companies, a family-owned group of individually managed companies, is comprised of Caton Construction Group, Management Services Corporation, Manufactured Housing Enterprises, Park Lane Finance, and Maple Tree Rentals. As the Safety Department is a shared service, the Corporate Safety Director will be responsible for the promotion of a positive safety culture throughout all business units as well as managing a team of dedicated Safety Professionals.

The Corporate Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs and initiatives across the organization to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role provides strategic leadership and operational support to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and promote a strong safety culture across all heavy civil construction projects, including highway, bridge, site development, and utility work.

Essential FunctionsDevelops and executes a comprehensive corporate safety strategy aligned with Company goals and regulatory requirementsChampions a proactive safety culture, emphasizing accountability, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement.

Key advisor to executive leadership on safety-related mattersRegularly visits worksites in Virginia and North Carolina, including heavy civil construction projects, multifamily apartment communities, and office environmentsLeads the development, implementation, and promotion of policies, procedures, and best practices to encourage safe work standards and foster a safety-conscious culture among all team members.

Conduct inspections and audits, identify and report findings, and recommend corrective actionFacilitate or assist with safety training and orientations, as well as First AID/CPR trainingObtain and maintain necessary safety and health certifications, including First Aid/CPR Trainer, and 10 and 30-hour OSHA Construction TrainerConducts safety meetings and trains others on conducting safety meetingsAssist with the development of site-specific safety proceduresLead efforts in root cause analysis and lessons learnedLeads review of federal, state and local inspection activity and proposed citationsProvides guidance and distribution of personal protective equipmentRespond to incidents and oversee incident reporting processes and proceduresLeads effort and assists in performing pre-employment, post-incident and random drug testing. TravelRegular overnight travel is required. Daily travel, job-to-job, required.

Required Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Safety Management or similar3+ Years Safety experience in heavy civil construction or commercial construction, DOT experience a mustCHST (Certified Health and Safety Technician) requiredMust have proficient working knowledge of construction means and methodsOSHA 30 RequiredExperience in implementing safety principles in an operational environmentPreferred Education, Experience and AbilitiesBilingual (Spanish) a plus

OSHA 510, OSHA

500First Aid/ CPR Train the TrainerATSSA Work Zone TrainerCompany BenefitsCompetitive compensationComprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA Program401K Program with Generous Company MatchPaid Leave and HolidaysTraining and Development Opportunities Why you should apply: Excellent working environmentWorking for a Company that cares about your success Working for a growing CompanyEmployment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.#safetyjobs #zr #LI-CE1