Safety Director
Selma, TX
Full-Time Regular
Construction
Safety Director — Transportation Infrastructure — San Antonio Metro, TX
Our client, an established specialty contractor installing traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing, and intelligent transportation systems across Texas, is hiring a Safety Director to own the company-wide safety program — a field-forward leadership role across active roadway and highway work zones statewide.
What You'll Do
- Own, implement, and continuously improve the corporate safety program across all Texas operations
- Lead work-zone and traffic-control safety: TMUTCD-compliant setups, flagging operations, and high-visibility work near live traffic
- Conduct jobsite audits and field visits; lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action
- Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and agency relationships; keep EMR and incident trends moving the right direction
- Build and deliver safety training for field crews, foremen, and project leadership; oversee fleet and equipment safety
What They're Looking For
- Substantial construction safety leadership experience — roadway, highway, utility, or electrical-infrastructure work strongly preferred
- Deep OSHA knowledge; work-zone traffic control expertise (TMUTCD) is a major plus
- Certifications such as CSP, CHST, or OSHA 500 preferred
- A leader who is respected in the field — comfortable in the truck, on the shoulder, and in the boardroom
- Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel throughout Texas
Compensation
- Base salary to $150,000 depending on experience, with a growing, well-backed specialty contractor
This is a confidential search conducted by Russ Hadick & Associates on behalf of the client. The company name is disclosed to qualified candidates during the screening process.