Director, Construction Health & Safety

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

4d•$206,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Director, Construction Health & Safety provides expert advice, guidance, and support to clients and project teams on construction health and safety matters. The role advises on applicable OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices, and assesses safety performance through site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews. It also evaluates contractor and supply chain safety programs and reviews client health and safety management systems, recommending improvements where appropriate. The Director facilitates risk assessments, hazard analyses, and design-for-safety reviews throughout project delivery; develops and delivers training and client awareness sessions; and builds relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and industry partners. The position supports business development through proposal preparation, technical presentations, thought leadership, and industry engagement. It also mentors junior safety professionals, leads incident and near-miss investigations, and ensures accurate safety documentation and compliance records. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant. This is a full-time role with a stated annual base salary range of $206,000–$250,000. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The company describes its working environment as flexible and supportive of work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
At least 10 years of construction health and safety, EHS, or consulting experience.
Demonstrated success leading health and safety programs across large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or capital projects.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management principles.
Experience conducting audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and incident investigations.
Ability to manage client relationships and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
Excellent project and program management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.
Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Ability to lead teams and work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to clients and project teams on construction health and safety matters.
Advise clients on applicable OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.
Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and compliance reviews to assess performance and identify corrective actions.
Evaluate contractors’ and supply chain safety programs for compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Review client health and safety management systems and recommend process improvements.
Facilitate risk assessments, hazard analyses, and design-for-safety reviews throughout project delivery.
Develop and deliver health and safety training programs, workshops, and client awareness sessions.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and industry partners.
Support business development through proposal preparation, technical presentations, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
Mentor and develop junior safety professionals and support cross-functional project teams.
Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, project safety records, and compliance requirements.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.