Assistant Manager Safety & Health (Highway Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on safety professional to join our highway grading and paving division as an Assistant Manager, Safety & Health. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about building safe, healthy work environments and who thrives working directly with teams in the field.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to fostering a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Development & Implementation – Support the evaluation, planning, and execution of comprehensive safety and health management programs tailored to highway grading and paving.

Training & Development – Assist with creating, scheduling, and delivering engaging training programs that ensure all employees are confident in safety protocols and best practices.

Risk Identification & Hazard Assessment – Conduct regular inspections of job sites and facilities, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.

Compliance Monitoring – Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, local / state safety standards, and internal policies while staying current on industry best practices.

Incident Reporting & Investigation – Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective measures.

Employee Engagement & Culture – Actively promote a culture of safety by engaging with teams, encouraging hazard reporting, and empowering employees to take ownership of safe work practices.

What We’re Looking For

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards, particularly in grading and paving environments .

Hands-on leader with the ability to train, coach, and influence teams at all levels.

Skilled in developing safety training programs and presenting material in an engaging way.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment .

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred (B.A. or B.S.).

Minimum of 5 years of industry-related or safety experience required.

Background in construction or outdoor manufacturing environments is a plus.

Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (required).

Ability to obtain :

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

First Aid / CPR Certification

What Sunrock Offers

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

Comprehensive medical, company-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.

Voluntary short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life coverage.

401(k) with employer match .

3 weeks of paid time off (increasing to 5 weeks with service).

8 paid holidays annually.

About Sunrock Industries

For over 75 years, Sunrock Industries has been a family-owned, privately held leader in construction materials and contracting. Based in the Raleigh / Durham metro area, we pride ourselves on being vertically integrated , offering a one-stop shop for aggregates, recycled aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and full-service grading and paving.

We value strong relationships with our customers, team members, and communities, and we are proud to support growth across North Carolina with integrity and innovation.

Join Sunrock and help us build safer, stronger communities—apply today!

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability and genetic information.