Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Primary Purpose:
The Director, EHS is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company’s safety culture. This role ensures compliance with all safety regulations, develops strategic safety initiatives, and leads a team of Safety Professionals. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement in safety performance, implement best practices, and support a proactive safety culture to minimize risk and enhance worker well-being.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:   

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other relevant safety standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to all safety team members to ensure consistent safety practices and compliance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular site visits, safety audits, and risk assessments to ensure adherence to safety protocols and foster a culture of accountability.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent future occurrences.
• Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and executive leadership to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for team members at all levels to promote awareness and compliance.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging safety technologies to continuously enhance safety strategies.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors regarding safety compliance and initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce workplace injuries, enhance employee engagement in safety programs, and maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Manage safety budgets and resource allocation for safety initiatives.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response efforts, ensuring all job sites are equipped to handle crises effectively.

Job Scope: 

Management Responsibility:  
Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates.  List supervised positions:  Regional Safety Manager, Safety Manager, Safet Coordinator

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10+ years of safety leadership experience within the mechanical construction or related heavy construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or equivalent preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple teams with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs at an enterprise level.
• Proficiency in incident investigation techniques and safety auditing processes.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Ability to influence and drive a strong safety culture.
• Adaptability to evolving safety regulations and industry best practices.

This role presents a unique opportunity to shape and elevate safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Physical and/or travel demands:  

• Ability to travel frequently to job sites.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $142,100.00 - $200,000.00
  and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until August 10, 2026. To apply, please visit .

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.  

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