Job Description
The EHS Director will be primarily responsible for managing the Company’s safety initiatives and safety loss control programs. The successful candidate will also enforce the implementation of a safety and risk management culture dedicated to being “best in class”.
Responsibilities
- The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative of those an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list, and other duties may be assigned.
- Communicates the company's safety vision, policies, and procedures to foster a strong safety culture.
- Implements safety policies and incident prevention strategies.
- Analyzes and improves safety solutions using logic and reasoning.
- Ensures compliance with internal and external safety training requirements.
- Manages the company’s loss control program, including workers' compensation and liability claims.
- Liaises with insurance carriers and legal teams for claims management.
- Acts as the corporate contact for OSHA and other regulatory authorities.
- Leads the Safety Committee and develops annual safety plans and budgets.
- Oversees the employee recognition program for safety achievements.
- Prepares and presents monthly safety reports to management.
- Manages hazard assessments by conducting site inspections, ensuring subcontractor safety compliance, reviewing pre-qualifications, and enforcing regulatory requirements (OSHA, NYC DOB, FDNY, etc.).
- Oversees safety paperwork, monitors ODIN for worker onboarding, and leads incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing & leading a structured safety program; self-performing general contractor or specialty contractor preferable.
- NYC Safety Training – Minimum OSHA 30 / DOB Training Connect SST
- Appropriate OSHA certifications (including 40-hour Hazwoper)
- In depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
- Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast paced, changing work environment.
- Detail-oriented professional with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills who exercises sound judgment in decision making and complex problem-solving.
- Commitment to excellence and passionate about EH&S, consistently set stretch goals and demonstrate persistence to achieve them.
Computer Systems
- Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore Construction Management Software, ODIN Construction Risk Management Software.
Salary DOE
Job Tags
For contractors, For subcontractor, Local area,