Technical Consulting Director, Safety (Bucyrus)

Lead the Future of Workplace Safety, Risk Management, and Sustainable Performance

As a Technical Consulting Director, Safety based in Overland Park, Kansas, you will partner with leading organizations worldwide to strengthen health and safety performance, embed compliance into business operations, and integrate ESG priorities into long‑term strategies. This role combines technical expertise, client leadership, and team development to create meaningful impact across industries.

Why This Role Matters?

Health, safety, and sustainability are critical business priorities. In this role you will help clients proactively manage risk, strengthen compliance, improve operational performance, and advance sustainability objectives, supporting safer workplaces and stronger long‑term outcomes.

What Your Impact Is

• Shape and deliver innovative H&S compliance and management system solutions across a variety of industries.
• Lead large, complex client engagements and influence senior stakeholders.
• Integrate ESG drivers into operational risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance while helping clients achieve sustainability goals.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the next generation of consultants and technical leaders.
• Expand and strengthen client relationships through trusted advisory partnerships.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Relevant academic background in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years (20+ years preferred) of progressive H&S and team supervisory experience in EHS corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of regulations with proven experience in regulatory compliance strategy and execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in health & safety management systems, auditing, and operational risk solutions.
• Experience developing and delivering H&S programs that improve performance and reduce risk.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and understand complex business needs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle for frequent travel to client locations.

Preferred

• Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance and operational frameworks.
• Established industry relationships and client network.
• Track record of combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Passion for innovation in health & safety and sustainability solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow health & safety client relationships, delivering high‑value, world‑class services.
• Develop and deploy H&S compliance solutions and management systems.
• Design and lead H&S audit programs.
• Integrate ESG considerations into H&S compliance, audits, and management systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and co‑create tailored, forward‑thinking solutions.
• Mentor and guide a high‑performing consulting team.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to help clients address evolving regulatory and operational challenges.
• Support business growth through client engagement, trusted advisory services, and solution development.

About ERM

ERM is the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities while preserving future possibilities.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.