Director Environment Health Safety

Director Environment Health Safety at

SAVI EHS

Director Environment Health Safety at

SAVI EHS

in Northville, Michigan Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Director of Health & Safety Location:

Plymouth, MI Employment Type:

Full-Time About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Health & Safety to lead the company's corporate safety program across commercial construction operations. This executive leadership position is responsible for developing and executing safety strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing organizational risk, and fostering a culture where safety is a core company value. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director of Health & Safety will oversee the organization's safety initiatives, provide leadership to the safety team, and partner with operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

Responsibilities:

Lead and continuously improve the company's corporate health and safety program. Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to Safety Managers and field safety personnel. Conduct safety audits, inspections, and program evaluations across multiple construction projects. Develop and implement company-wide safety policies, procedures, and best practices. Oversee accident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and return-to-work initiatives. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements. Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and regulatory communications. Partner with operations to identify hazards, reduce risk, and improve overall safety performance. Oversee workers' compensation processes and assist in reducing claims and experience modification rates. Develop and coordinate employee safety training programs. Review subcontractor safety qualifications and job-specific safety programs. Represent the company with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum 10 years of progressive construction safety experience, including leadership responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and workers' compensation practices. Demonstrated experience leading corporate safety programs across multiple construction projects. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) The ideal candidate is a strategic safety leader who is equally effective in the field and the boardroom. This individual will possess a collaborative leadership style, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization while driving a proactive safety culture. Why Join? Executive leadership opportunity with an established commercial construction organization. Ability to influence company-wide safety strategy and long-term operational success. Direct collaboration with executive leadership. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities. If you are an experienced construction safety professional looking to lead a high-performing safety program and make a lasting impact on an organization's culture and performance, we encourage you to apply.