Regional EHS Director – Construction
Switch
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Own regional construction EHS strategy and execution across multiple sites, ensuring consistent standards, practices, and outcomes.
- Lead EHS compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental compliance and required recordkeeping.
- Partner with construction, operations, legal, insurance, and external stakeholders to resolve complex EHS issues and risks.
- Set expectations and oversee third-party construction contractors and subcontractors, including review and enforcement of site-specific safety plans.
- Manage and direct third-party safety consultants representing Switch on construction projects.
- Oversee incident investigations that meet defined thresholds and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Monitor contractor safety performance, identify trends, and require corrective actions when performance falls below expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices across regions and stakeholder groups.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and clients on construction EHS matters.
- Lead regional EHS budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficient use of people, tools, and programs.
- Manage and develop regional EHS team members, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and building capability.
- Partner closely with operational safety teams to manage risks where construction activities impact live facilities.
- Lead and participate in regional and departmental safety meetings.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of EHS metrics and performance data.
- Deliver EHS training as needed to support safe execution of construction work.
Requirements
- Progressive experience leading construction-related EHS programs with responsibility across multiple sites or projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining EHS programs and training.
- Experience managing EHS professionals and influencing contractors and external partners.
- Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and dashboard tools such as Power BI.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
EHS programsincident investigationscorrective actionssafety performance monitoringEHS metrics trackingEHS training developmentconstruction safety regulationsenvironmental compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingteam managementinfluencing