Director, Environmental Health and Safety

U.S. Engineering

Director of EHS overseeing and enhancing safety culture and compliance within U.S. Engineering.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,100 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in safety leadership, compliance with OSHA regulations, and the development of strategic safety initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, implement safety programs, and conduct risk assessments to enhance workplace safety and well-being.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Safety Leadership ExperienceOSHA Regulations KnowledgeIncident Investigation TechniquesSafety Program DevelopmentCSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Safety Auditing ProcessesRisk Assessment MethodologiesSafety Policy DevelopmentKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCHST

Industry Keywords

Mechanical ConstructionHeavy ConstructionSafety CultureSafety StandardsSafety Training Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing and enhancing the company’s safety culture
Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
Developing strategic safety initiatives
Leading a team of Safety Professionals
Driving continuous improvement in safety performance
Implementing best practices
Supporting a proactive safety culture to minimize risk and enhance worker well-being
Developing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other relevant safety standards
Providing leadership, guidance, and direction to all safety team members
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
Conducting regular site visits, safety audits, and risk assessments
Leading incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
Collaborating with project managers and executive leadership to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution
Developing and delivering safety training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10+ years of safety leadership experience within the mechanical construction or related heavy construction industry
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and risk assessment methodologies
Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or equivalent preferred
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple teams with strong leadership and communication skills
Experience in developing and implementing safety programs at an enterprise level
Proficiency in incident investigation techniques and safety auditing processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Paid time off
An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans
Matching retirement contributions
Matching 529 contributions