Safety and Compliance Manager

Position Overview

US Pavement, a leading commercial paving and pavement maintenance contractor and part of the Pave America family of companies, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and hands-on Safety & Compliance Manager to join our leadership team.

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources administration, payroll processing, workplace safety, employee relations, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry, preferably heavy highway, civil construction, asphalt paving, or a related field. This individual must be comfortable working in both office and field environments and possess the confidence, professionalism, and accountability necessary to enforce company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible position that plays a critical role in supporting our employees, protecting the organization, and promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

*** There will be some HR duties in this role, including payroll.***

Key Responsibilities:

Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance

• Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce comprehensive workplace safety programs across all company operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and construction industry safety standards.
• Conduct regular field safety inspections, jobsite audits, and hazard assessments.
• Coordinate employee safety training, toolbox talks, and required certifications.
• Monitor safe work practices involving asphalt paving, milling, excavation, heavy equipment, trucking, traffic control, and related construction activities.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, safety documentation, and required reporting.
• Coordinate safety-related workers' compensation matters and return-to-work activities.
• Work directly with operations leadership, superintendents, and field supervisors to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Identify unsafe practices and take appropriate corrective action to ensure employee and public safety.

DOT & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Maintain driver qualification files, CDL documentation, medical certifications, and required records.
• Monitor driver hours-of-service requirements, electronic logging device (ELD) compliance, and applicable exemptions.
• Coordinate required driver training, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor vehicle inspection documentation, maintenance compliance, and required recordkeeping in coordination with fleet management.
• Assist with DOT audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain awareness of changing federal and state transportation regulations and ensure company compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in safety management, regulatory compliance, or a combination of these functions.
• Prior experience working in the construction industry, preferably heavy highway, civil construction, asphalt paving, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience administering payroll and employee HR functions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations and jobsite safety practices.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA regulations and CDL driver compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both field employees and senior management.
• Ability to enforce policies, address performance or safety concerns, and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to company jobsites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• CHST or other recognized construction safety certification.
• Experience administering DOT compliance programs for commercial vehicle fleets.
• Experience with construction payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll reporting.
• Experience working with a mixed workforce of hourly field employees, CDL drivers, equipment operators, and administrative personnel.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts construction safety and employment regulations.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of responsibilities and operates with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable processing payroll, resolving an employee relations issue, conducting a field safety inspection, or preparing for a DOT compliance audit.

This individual must be a strong communicator, an effective problem-solver, and someone who understands that safety, compliance, and accountability are fundamental to successful construction operations.