Director Of Safety

Job description

Director of Environmental Health, Safety & Workers’ Compensation

Executive Leadership | Construction

Manufacturing

Fabrication Operations

Lead Safety. Reduce Risk. Protect People.

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Director of Environmental Health, Safety & Workers’ Compensation to lead enterprise‑wide safety, environmental compliance, and workers’ compensation programs across a rapidly growing construction and manufacturing organization.

This is a high‑impact executive leadership role responsible for developing and driving a world‑class safety culture across office, fabrication, manufacturing, and active construction jobsite environments. The ideal candidate is a proven safety leader who can influence executives and field personnel alike, reduce organizational risk, improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and build scalable programs that support continued growth.

You will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for EHS strategy, OSHA compliance, environmental stewardship, workers' compensation management, and risk mitigation while leading initiatives that protect employees, projects, equipment, and company assets.

What You'll Own

Enterprise Safety Leadership

Develop and execute the organization's long‑term EHS strategy, policies, standards, and performance objectives.

Partner with executive leadership to create a proactive, accountability‑driven safety culture.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on injury prevention, hazard elimination, and operational excellence.

Establish leading and lagging indicators to monitor safety performance and drive measurable results.

Build safety ownership throughout all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to field crews.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, local, and industry‑specific regulations.

Lead company‑wide compliance audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

Maintain all OSHA logs, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and regulatory documentation.

Assess organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and liability.

Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, client reviews, and regulatory inquiries.

Construction & Field Safety

Oversee safety programs across active construction projects, fabrication facilities, warehouses, and office locations.

Conduct regular site visits, executive safety walks, and field audits.

Stop unsafe work activities when risk exists to employees, property, or operations.

Partner with Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Field Leadership to ensure safety integration into all phases of work.

Drive implementation of project‑specific safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permit programs, and incident prevention initiatives.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, property damage, and safety violations.

Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify trends and corrective actions.

Develop preventative measures that reduce future incidents and improve overall safety performance.

Provide executive reporting and recommendations based on incident data and trend analysis.

Environmental Compliance

Manage environmental programs involving hazardous materials, waste handling, chemical management, spill prevention, and pollution control.

Ensure SDS documentation and hazardous material inventories remain current and compliant.

Maintain records regarding employee exposure, hazardous waste management, and environmental reporting requirements.

Promote environmentally responsible operational practices across all facilities and projects.

Workers’ Compensation & Claims Management

Provide executive oversight of all workers' compensation claims and return‑to‑work programs.

Collaborate with carriers, TPAs, legal counsel, medical providers, and internal stakeholders.

Drive claim resolution strategies designed to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and support injured employees.

Review injury reports, reserve estimates, medical treatment plans, disability ratings, and compensation determinations.

Monitor claim trends and implement programs that reduce frequency and severity.

Training & Workforce Development

Establish and oversee company‑wide EHS training programs.

Ensure employees receive regulatory, operational, and site‑specific safety training.

Improve safety awareness through coaching, communication, and leadership engagement initiatives.

Develop supervisors and managers as safety leaders throughout the organization.

Lead new hire safety orientation, compliance education, and continuous learning programs.

Leadership & Team Development

Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing EHS professionals.

Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures.

Drive collaboration between safety, operations, HR, project management, and executive leadership.

Serve as the primary resource and advisor for EHS and workers' compensation matters company‑wide.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field.

10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience.

Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, or heavy commercial operations.

Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Demonstrated success leading multi‑site safety programs.

Workers’ compensation claims management experience.

Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Strong understanding of risk management principles and safety management systems.

Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.

Ability to travel regularly to project sites and operational facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Safety, Environmental Sciences, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Professional certifications such as: CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)

CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

OSHA Authorized Trainer

ISO Lead Auditor

Certified Environmental Safety & Health Professional (CESHP)

Experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, Procore, Safety Management Systems, and incident tracking platforms.

Experience leading safety programs within construction and fabrication environments.

Previous responsibility for enterprise‑wide workers’ compensation programs.

What Success Looks Like

Strengthen company‑wide safety culture and employee engagement.

Improve leading safety indicators and reduce recordable incidents.

Enhance workers' compensation claim management and cost control.

Standardize safety practices across offices, fabrication facilities, and jobsites.

Build trusted relationships with field teams and operational leaders.

Establish scalable systems that support continued organizational growth.

Why Join Us?

Executive-level leadership opportunity with significant organizational influence.

Ability to shape and elevate a company‑wide safety culture.

Exposure to complex construction, manufacturing, and fabrication operations.

High visibility with executive leadership and operations teams.

Growing organization with strong market presence and long‑term opportunity.

Collaborative, family‑oriented culture where safety is a core value, not just a requirement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Dental Vision Life Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-Term Disability Coverage

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Worksite address

sioux falls, SD, 57102, US

Who can apply

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