Director of EHS - Construction

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive safety and environmental program across all commercial construction operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance while driving a proactive safety culture that reduces incidents, protects employees, minimizes environmental impact, and mitigates organizational risk—including fleet-related exposures. This position is both strategic and hands-on—requiring strong field engagement, leadership influence, and the ability to hold teams accountable in fast-paced, high-risk environments.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• OSHA 30 (or 500/510) certification

• 8+ years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction

• 5+ years in a leadership role

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards

• Experience with EM 385

• Experience managing safety across multiple job sites and project teams

• Proven track record of reducing incidents and improving safety performance

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST, or similar certification is preferred

• Experience with Procore is preferred

• Certified to give Equipment, CPR, Fall Pro, etc trainings is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Bonus potential

• Paid holidays

• Attractive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage

• 401(k) option with employer match

• Opportunity for career development and advancement

• Generous PTO