Consulting Director, Safety Transformation
About The Position
ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Safety Transformation to lead enterprise-wide EHS programs that improve safety outcomes, strengthen organizational culture, and deliver measurable business performance for global clients. The role involves managing transformational Health & Safety projects, advising client stakeholders on strategy and oversight, ensuring work is accurately scoped and priced, and delivering high-quality results within scope, schedule, and budget. The position focuses on Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention, human performance, safety culture transformation, and enterprise risk management. The Consulting Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, lead diagnostics and transformation initiatives, support business growth for ERM’s Health & Safety services, and mentor client teams and ERM consultants. The role is based in Rochester, NY, and other locations; the posting indicates a hybrid designation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 8 years of progressive EHS experience; significant time in industry leadership roles or consulting environments is required.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale EHS or safety culture transformations.
- Deep expertise in Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention and critical risk management.
- Deep expertise in human performance principles and their application.
- Deep expertise in safety governance, culture, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- 10–15+ years of progressive EHS experience is preferred.
- Experience working across multiple industries, such as manufacturing, technology, biopharma, power, or mining.
- Proven ability to influence and engage executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong consulting background, including project scoping, pricing, and business development.
- Experience developing executive-level deliverables such as strategy documents and board presentations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of EHS transformation programs, including SIF prevention, human performance, and culture change initiatives.
- Conduct and oversee enterprise assessments, audits, and maturity diagnostics, translating findings into actionable roadmaps.
- Facilitate executive workshops, leadership engagements, and field-based coaching to embed sustainable change.
- Manage complex projects across industries and EHS disciplines, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support project scoping and pricing aligned with client challenges and ERM standards.
- Develop executive-level deliverables, including strategy documents, transformation roadmaps, and board-ready presentations.
- Build client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all organizational levels.
- Support and lead business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and presenting to clients.
- Collaborate across ERM’s global network to deliver integrated solutions.
- Advance ERM methodologies in SIF prevention, human performance, and safety culture transformation.
- Mentor client teams and ERM consultants to elevate leadership, technical expertise, and delivery excellence.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Potential bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies; casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
