About Us

As a proud Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Every project we deliver is built on the commitment, expertise, and shared ownership of our employee-owners. As a leader in heavy civil construction, we take pride in building complex infrastructure safely, efficiently, and responsibly and with a focus on the health and well-being of our teams.

We are seeking a Vice President of Health & Safety to champion a deeply embedded safety culture while also leading risk management strategies that protect our people, projects, partners and company. This leader will empower every employee-owner to take ownership of safety and risk—not only as a job requirement but as a shared responsibility and personal commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Lead the development and execution of a company-wide safety strategy that reflects our values and employee ownership culture.

• Foster an environment where all employee-owners feel empowered to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their teams.

• Collaborate across departments and field teams to embed safety into planning, operations, and decision-making.

• Champion transparency and trust by promoting open communication, reporting, and feedback to continuously improve safety performance.

• Oversee the safety department's budget to ensure the efficient allocation of resources

• Develop and mentor leaders at all levels to model safety behaviors that reflect respect, accountability, and teamwork.

• Partner with Operations, HR, Marketing and training teams to deliver meaningful safety education that supports employee growth and engagement.

• Partner with HR and Risk Management to maintain alignment with the Owners and Safety Manuals and ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Use data and analytics to evaluate trends, reduce claims, and strengthen both safety and risk management programs.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable regulatory and insurance requirements.

• Represent the company in industry, regulatory, and community forums to reinforce our reputation as a leader in health & safety

Health & Wellness Leadership

• Partner with HR and help oversee programs that promote occupational health, employee well-being, and overall workforce wellness.

• Partner with HR and Operations to design and implement wellness initiatives, such as ergonomics, fitness, nutrition, and mental health support.

• Monitor workplace health trends (e.g., illness, fatigue, ergonomics) and collaborate on proactive strategies to reduce risks and improve well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safety and/or risk management within heavy civil construction or similar industries.

• Proven ability to lead a culture of safety and risk awareness rooted in values, accountability, and our 5 P’s.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT, and risk management best practices in construction.

• Demonstrated success in engaging and inspiring diverse teams to embrace safety and risk management as shared values.

• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of an organization.

• Skilled in using data and analytics to drive safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing insurance programs, claims, and contractual risk preferred.

• Passion for innovation, employee development, and aligning health, safety and risk goals with company purpose and ESOP principles.

What We Offer

• An ownership mindset with profit-sharing through our ESOP structure.

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Career growth opportunities in a stable, employee-owned company.

• A collaborative, inclusive environment built on our core values and commitment to health, safety, risk management, and well-being.