09/21/2026 Job Description Job Description Director, Health & Safety About the Role An established organization is seeking an experienced Director, Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership across a geographically dispersed portfolio of operations and projects. This individual will be responsible for developing and advancing the organization's Health & Safety strategy, strengthening safety culture, supporting regulatory compliance, and establishing consistent standards and risk-management practices across the business. The role requires a senior Health & Safety professional who can operate effectively across multiple locations, influence leaders and stakeholders without direct authority, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive Health & Safety strategy aligned with broader organizational objectives. Provide strategic leadership and guidance for Health & Safety programs across multiple business units, locations, and projects. Partner with corporate and operational leadership to strengthen and continuously improve the organization's Health & Safety culture. Develop programs and action plans designed to identify, manage, and mitigate Health & Safety risks throughout the lifecycle of projects and operations. Advise operational and project leadership on safety programs, compliance requirements, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support Health & Safety considerations during the evaluation and development of new projects and business opportunities. Conduct and oversee internal and external safety audits, inspections, and assessments and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Provide guidance related to business continuity, emergency preparedness, disaster response, and other critical safety programs. Establish and maintain consistent Health & Safety policies, procedures, standards, documentation, reporting, and training. Partner with employees and leadership to address workplace hazards, employee safety concerns, security considerations, and other Health & Safety matters. Monitor occupational injuries, illnesses, incidents, and other safety events; identify trends, determine root causes, and implement preventive and corrective actions. Lead or oversee incident investigations, findings, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities. Ensure accurate Health & Safety reporting and compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and other regulatory requirements. Perform other related responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related/equivalent field. 15+ years of progressive Health & Safety compliance and leadership experience. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Health & Safety strategies, programs, policies, and standards. Experience managing internal and external safety audits and driving corrective actions through completion. Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and other Health & Safety regulatory requirements. Experience operating in complex, geographically dispersed organizations. Experience working across diverse teams, locations, and operating environments. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, operational stakeholders, and teams without relying on direct reporting authority. Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder-management skills. Experience within transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil construction, or similarly complex operating environments is highly preferred. Spanish fluency is highly preferred.
