EHS Director

Brief Description

The EHS Director is responsible for leading the Company’s safety program, fostering a safe operations mindset among team members and business partners, and ensuring every employee and trade partner returns home safely.

Safety Leadership & Strategy

• Develops and articulates R&H’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust and open lines of communication.
• Promotes continuous improvement through data analysis and employee engagement.
• Manages personnel administration, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Serves as the company’s subject matter expert on construction safety and risk management.
• Participates in the senior leadership team to provide strategic guidance on safety and operational risk.
• Maintains the Safety Committee and ensures its members are engaged in R&H’s Safety Program.

Field Operations Support

• Conducts regular project site audits and inspections.
• Provides coaching and support to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Aids project teams with preconstruction safety planning and site logistics.
• Reviews and supports subcontractor safety prequalification processes.
• Monitors subcontractor compliance throughout project execution.

Subcontractor Safety Management

• Manages subcontractor safety prequalification processes, including reviewing safety programs, EMRs, OSHA records, insurance, and compliance documentation.
• Maintains subcontractor compliance throughout project execution.

Risk Management

• Collaborates with insurance carriers and brokers on loss prevention initiatives.
• Supports workers' compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
• Participates in insurance audits and claims reviews.
• Identifies emerging risks and recommends mitigation strategies.

Incident Management

• Leads investigations for incidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Identifies root causes and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Tracks safety trends and recommends improvements.
• Prepares executive reports and communicates findings to leadership.

Training and Development

• Develops and delivers safety orientation and ongoing technical safety trainings.
• Ensures employees receive required certifications and regulatory training.
• Mentors project leadership on effective safety management.
• Promotes leadership engagement through toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field coaching.

Program Administration

• Creates and manages the safety department’s budget.
• Drives continuous improvement of R&H’s safety technology platforms and reporting systems.
• Maintains safety records and analytics dashboards.
• Provides corporate safety presentations and/or documentation.
• Oversees safety equipment procurement and program administration.
• Ensures access to relevant Codes and Standards and provides interpretation assistance.

Requirements

• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of Federal / State OSHA standards.
• Exhibits excellent supervisory skills, including planning and assigning work, evaluating subordinates, and motivating them.
• Displays strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions, analyze and solve problems.
• Shows strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Safety management software, Data reporting, and dashboard development.
• Can participate in a team.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety & Health, Construction Engineering Management, or similar discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience.
• 5+ years leading safety programs.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience conducting incident investigations.
• Professional certification (CSP, CHST, or CIH) preferred.
• OSHA 500 Trainer preferred.
• Supervisory responsibility for managing Safety Department staff and consultants.