️ Health & Safety Director

Location: California/Washington (travel required)

Salary Range: $150,000+/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Health & Safety Director to lead and oversee our company's health and safety programs across office and field operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, driving a strong safety culture, and providing leadership to health & safety officers and project teams. Reporting to senior management, you will serve as both an administrator and field‑ready professional, guiding strategy while supporting day‑to‑day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of health & safety policies and programs.
Oversee H&S officers across regions and ensure proper deployment of resources.
Conduct risk assessments, root cause analyses, and monitor compliance and performance metrics.
Mentor and coach employees, empowering superintendents to manage risk areas.
Investigate incidents, support workers' compensation claims, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct training sessions, presentations, and safety committee meetings.
Collaborate with project management, field operations, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
Prepare reports, maintain records, and present safety data to senior leadership.
Respond to emergencies and perform site inspections as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) required.
OSHA 30/500 certification.
10+ years of health & safety experience in construction, engineering, or contracting environments.
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
Ability to travel regularly to job sites in California and Washington.

Physical & Work Environment

Routine travel to job sites; ability to climb stairs and carry equipment (up to 10 lbs.).
Work in both office and outdoor environments across all seasons.

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