[Hiring] Director, Environmental Health and Safety @U.S. Engineering

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The range for this position has been established at $142,100.00 - $200,000.00.
• Year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
• Paid time off.
• Industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching retirement contributions.
• Matching 529 contributions.