Director of Safety, Risk & Environmental Management

About the role

The Director of Safety, Risk & Environmental Management serves as the senior safety leader for the organization and is an integral member of the senior management team. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for the company's comprehensive safety, risk management, environmental compliance, and claims management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise-wide safety, risk, and environmental management strategies.
• Mentor Safety Managers and Level I, II, and III Safety Supervisors.
• Oversee implementation of comprehensive safety, risk, environmental, and claims management programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 15 - 20 years of experience in heavy, civil, or infrastructure construction safety for various federal, state and local clients to include utility, disaster and construction programs.
• 10 years of experience in leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience managing and administering comprehensive safety, environmental, risk management programs and claims management programs.
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives across dynamic and high-risk project environments.
• Experience supporting disaster response or rapid deployment operations is preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
• First Aid / CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and safety standards.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
• Knowledge of United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Experience with contractor prequalification platforms such as ISNetworld, Browz, and Avetta.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, environmental safety standards, and claims management processes.

Skills

• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Safety Manager (CSM).
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
• In compliance with or competency of EM 385-1-1.
• Experience in diverse and high-risk operational environments.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities.

Pay

$160,000 – $200,000 annually

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel requirements.