Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Brady Services•Greensboro, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise‑wide leadership for all environmental, health, and safety functions across the organization. This role is responsible for setting the EHS vision, establishing long‑term strategy, and ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing a strong, proactive safety culture aligned with operational realities. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, and functional leaders to integrate EHS into business planning, decision‑making, and daily execution. The Director provides strategic oversight of the EHS function, ensures consistent program implementation across all worksites, and leads the development and performance of EHS personnel. This role is strategic, consultative, and influence‑driven, requiring strong regulatory expertise, business acumen, and the ability to engage leaders and associates at every level of the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a construction, HVAC, or building services environment
Demonstrated success building, scaling, or maturing EHS programs in operationally complex organizations
Strong background in regulatory compliance, incident management, and risk mitigation
Proven ability to partner with executive teams and influence leaders at all levels
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent senior-level safety credential
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education, CSP certification, and progressive EHS leadership experience will be considered
Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations
Strong regulatory interpretation, audit, and risk assessment capability
Data-driven decision‑making using EHS metrics and trend analysis
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Exceptional communication and influencing skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage complex priorities

Nice To Haves

Environmental or industrial hygiene certifications
Experience overseeing OSHA Outreach programs, environmental compliance activities, and HAZWOPER‑covered operations
Working knowledge of ISO management system principles

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s multi‑year EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Establish the EHS vision, priorities, performance expectations, and success measures for the organization
Provide executive‑level leadership and guidance on EHS matters impacting operational risk and business performance
Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends; proactively adapt corporate EHS programs and policies
Serve as the senior subject‑matter expert for OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal regulations
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized EHS programs across all business units
Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, audits, trend reviews, and leading/lagging indicators
Ensure consistency, accountability, and alignment of EHS practices company‑wide
Lead corporate EHS governance forums, cross‑functional committees, and strategic safety initiatives
Ensure environmental compliance requirements (waste handling, reporting, spill control, permitting) are maintained
Provide strategic oversight and senior‑level review of high‑risk work activities, critical hazards, and complex operational challenges
Support escalation of sensitive or high‑impact EHS issues requiring executive involvement
Conduct leadership safety walks, field observations, and program assurance reviews
Provide direction and guidance during regulatory inspections, investigations, and major projects
Champion a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture across the organization
Engage senior leaders and field teams in safety expectations, ownership, and continuous improvement
Communicate EHS performance, priorities, and emerging risks to executive leadership and the broader organization
Reinforce accountability through leadership presence, consistent messaging, and visible commitment
Set strategic direction for corporate EHS training standards and role‑based learning paths
Ensure all regulatory and role‑specific training requirements are met across the organization
Guide the development, delivery, and evaluation of EHS training effectiveness
Develop and mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical expertise and leadership depth
Oversee OSHA recordkeeping accuracy and regulatory reporting requirements
Review EHS KPIs, incident trends, and leading indicators to identify systemic risks
Present EHS performance updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Lead enterprise initiatives to reduce incident rates, improve environmental compliance, and enhance operational safety
Evaluate new technologies and tools that strengthen EHS systems and execution
Develop and manage the EHS budget
Ensure EHS resources are aligned to the highest‑risk operations and strategic priorities
Provides leadership, performance management, coaching, and development for the EHS team
Ensures EHS resources are effectively deployed to support operational needs
Builds organizational capability and succession within the EHS function