“Like any responsible Florida contractor, maintaining a safe workplace is systemic in our company’s values. From our offices and warehouses, to all of Mader’s construction sites, our project management and field management teams are committed to protocols that best ensure worker safety.”
Timothy Bernardi
Safety Director, Mader Southeast
American Society of Safety Professionals (Region IV)
Safety Professional of the Year
Safety Is More Than a Policy. It’s How We Work.
With more than 40 years of experience, Mader Southeast understands that safety begins long before construction starts. It begins with a shared sense of responsibility across every level of the organization. Our safety managers and field leaders have worked on many of Florida’s largest and most complex job sites. Even with hundreds of workers on-site, our teams stay focused on planning, hazard awareness, and daily safety execution. Every project begins with thorough preparation, from pre-task planning and training to continuous jobsite audits and real-time communication. We believe that safety is not a checklist, but a culture built through leadership, accountability, and care for one another. By empowering every team member to speak up and take ownership, Mader Southeast ensures that every day ends the same way it begins, safely.
Safety Questions Answered by Tim Bernardi
In your opinion, what are the top three topics that are most important topics in your department and why?
Collaboration with our Construction Safety Peers
“Mader Southeast’s approach to safety is rooted in its commitment to establishing strong partnerships with both our clients and other subcontractors. On every construction site, from the earliest days of production, Mader’s field and safety leaders endeavor to develop the kind of working relationships that support communication and effective hazard management.”Mader’s Safety Management Team
Our field leadership and safety managers have experience working on Central Florida’s largest and most iconic construction projects – some requiring hundreds of on-site workers. While the challenges associated with these circumstances can be significant, Mader’s safety team maintains a commitment to training and pre-task planning.Participation in Local Professional Organizations
Mader Southeast takes pride in its efforts to be visible and active in professional organizations. Through the local chapters of the Associated Builders & Contractors and the American Society of Safety Professionals, Mader’s safety team members have established their commitment to pursuing innovation in occupational safety by collaborating with their peers.
What are the last 3 topics of your safety training sessions? Why were they important to you?
Everyone has the right to stop work if they identify circumstances that endanger either themselves or others.
Every worker is empowered to contribute to hazard management on construction sites.There is always time on the construction schedule and money in the construction budget to work safely.
During pre-construction Mader project managers establish budgets and schedules that ensure workers are able to comply with safety protocols. Field management is always provided with the time and resources to complete the job safely.If a worker alerts field leadership or project management about a hazardous condition, their concerns will be respected and evaluated.
Mader management trusts the judgement of our workforce. Our leaders recognize that Mader’s field personnel are experienced professionals who are capable of identifying hazardous conditions. If a Mader worker alerts a project superintendent about an unsafe condition, that notice will be made a priority.
Contributing to a Safer Industry for All.
Mader Southeast’s safety team is deeply involved in advancing the construction safety profession across Florida. Our leadership actively participates in:
Alliance for Central Florida Safety’s Safety Day
Central Florida Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Manos a la Obra, Orlando’s Spanish-language safety committee
Through professional development, peer collaboration, and public engagement, we help shape the future of construction safety because we believe a strong safety community benefits everyone.
Educate & Enforce.
Respect & Reward.
At Mader, we understand that managing risk starts with a well-trained workforce. From frontline laborers to field supervisors and PMs, every team member completes structured safety training through our internal program: Mader University.
Ongoing technical training and certifications
Hazard communication and mitigation
Jobsite-specific safety protocols
Supervisor development and accountability
We empower our people to lead by example—because safety is a shared responsibility.
Join a Team That Prioritizes People First
If you value a proactive, professional safety culture, Mader Southeast is the place to grow.