Director of Environmental Health and Safety

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The Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise‑wide leadership for all environmental, health, and safety functions across the organization. This role is responsible for setting the EHS vision, establishing long‑term strategy, and ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing a strong, proactive safety culture aligned with operational realities.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, and functional leaders to integrate EHS into business planning, decision‑making, and daily execution. The Director provides strategic oversight of the EHS function, ensures consistent program implementation across all worksites, and leads the development and performance of EHS personnel.

This role is strategic, consultative, and influence‑driven , requiring strong regulatory expertise, business acumen, and the ability to engage leaders and associates at every level of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic EHS Leadership

Develop and execute the company’s multi‑year EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Establish the EHS vision, priorities, performance expectations, and success measures for the organization

Provide executive‑level leadership and guidance on EHS matters impacting operational risk and business performance

Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends; proactively adapt corporate EHS programs and policies

Serve as the senior subject‑matter expert for OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal regulations

Program Oversight & Governance

Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized EHS programs across all business units

Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, audits, trend reviews, and leading/lagging indicators

Ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment of EHS practices company‑wide

Lead corporate EHS governance forums, cross‑functional committees, and strategic safety initiatives

Ensure environmental compliance requirements (waste handling, reporting, spill control, permitting) are maintained

Leadership of EHS Operations

Provide strategic oversight and senior‑level review of high‑risk work activities, critical hazards, and complex operational challenges

Support escalation of sensitive or high‑impact EHS issues requiring executive involvement

Conduct leadership safety walks, field observations, and program assurance reviews

Provide direction and guidance during regulatory inspections, investigations, and major projects

Culture & Organizational Engagement

Champion a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture across the organization

Engage senior leaders and field teams in safety expectations, ownership, and continuous improvement

Communicate EHS performance, priorities, and emerging risks to executive leadership and the broader organization

Reinforce accountability through leadership presence, consistent messaging, and visible commitment

Training & Capability Development

Set strategic direction for corporate EHS training standards and role‑based learning paths

Ensure all regulatory and role‑specific training requirements are met across the organization

Guide the development, delivery, and evaluation of EHS training effectiveness

Develop and mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical expertise and leadership depth

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Oversee OSHA recordkeeping accuracy and regulatory reporting requirements

Review EHS KPIs, incident trends, and leading indicators to identify systemic risks

Present EHS performance updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership

Lead enterprise initiatives to reduce incident rates, improve environmental compliance, and enhance operational safety

Evaluate new technologies and tools that strengthen EHS systems and execution

Resource & Budget Oversight

Develop and manage the EHS budget

Ensure EHS resources are aligned to the highest‑risk operations and strategic priorities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership, performance management, coaching, and development for the EHS team

Ensures EHS resources are effectively deployed to support operational needs

Builds organizational capability and succession within the EHS function

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a construction, HVAC, or building services environment

Demonstrated success building, scaling, or maturing EHS programs in operationally complex organizations

Strong background in regulatory compliance, incident management, and risk mitigation

Proven ability to partner with executive teams and influence leaders at all levels

Certifications

Required

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent senior‑level safety credential

Preferred

Environmental or industrial hygiene certifications

Experience overseeing OSHA Outreach programs, environmental compliance activities, and HAZWOPER‑covered operations

Working knowledge of ISO management system principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

Equivalent combination of education, CSP certification, and progressive EHS leadership experience will be considered

Technical & Leadership Competencies

Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations

Strong regulatory interpretation, audit, and risk assessment capability

Data‑driven decision‑making using EHS metrics and trend analysis

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

Exceptional communication and influencing skills

High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage complex priorities

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regular presence at active construction and service job sites

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work in dynamic field environments

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required PPE

Field‑based role with travel to worksites as needed (20–50% field presence)

Exposure to mechanical rooms, outdoor conditions, noise, electrical hazards, heights, and confined spaces