Director of Environmental Health & Safety – Regulatory Affairs & Audit Assurance

Moss•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work. POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT The Director of Environmental Health & Safety – Regulatory Affairs & Audit Assurance (Solar EPC) provides strategic leadership and oversight for EH&S regulatory compliance, program validation, and audit assurance across the Solar EPC / Energy portfolio. This role ensures consistent compliance with Moss Safety programs/ processes, client EH&S requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations to protect workers, the environment and project execution. The Director serves as the primary Solar EPC / Energy liaison with regulatory agencies and provides independent validation that approved EH&S programs and processes are being effectively executed in the field. The role partners closely with Solar EPC operations, project leadership, Legal, Risk Management, the Director of EH&S – Compliance & Auditing (Solar) and Director of EH&S Field Operations to drive a unified compliance and audit strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety / Health, Environmental, Engineering, Risk Managment or a related technical field
Minimum 15 years of progressive Safety experience, with significant experience in solar EPC, renewable energy or heavy construction environments
Demonstrated experience leading regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance assurance activities
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, EPA regulations, NFPA, NEC, DOT requirements, and state-level enforcement applicable to solar and BESS projects
Experience with ISO management systems or equivalent EH&S frameworks preferred
Professional safety certifications (CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent)
Proven ability to engage regulators, senior leaders, clients, and project teams with credibility and clarity
Strong analytical, communication, and change leadership skills
Anticipated travel: 50% to Solar EPC / Energy project sites nationwide

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Establish and execute the EH&S regulatory and compliance roadmap for Solar EPC / Energy operations under the direction of the Vice President of EH&S (Solar)
Validate execution of approved Solar EPC / Energy safety programs, procedures, and standards across all projects (PV, BESS, repower)
Ensure compliance with client EH&S requirements, contractual safety provisions, and project specific expectations
Serve as the principal liaison with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, state and local authorities) for Solar EPC / Energy projects, including inspections, inquiries, and enforcement actions
Provide executive level guidance on emerging regulatory trends, enforcement risks, and operational impacts specific to solar, BESS, and repowering construction environments
Lead internal EH&S audits, compliance reviews, and assurance activities across Solar EPC / Energy projects to validate regulatory and program compliance
Establish standardized audit protocols, scoring criteria, and reporting mechanisms aligned with Solar EPC / Energy safety programs and client requirements
Support and coordinate client audits, third-party assessments, and regulatory inspections
Direct investigation support for serious incidents, regulatory citations, and notices of violation, ensuring regulatory-aligned corrective actions
Track, verify, and validate corrective action effectiveness to minimize repeat findings and regulatory exposure
Partner with Solar Quality Team and Solar EPC EH&S leadership to support implementation and continuous improvement of management systems aligned with ISO principles, where applicable to Solar EPC / Energy operations
Validate that management system requirements, controls, and documentation are effectively implemented at the project level
Identify systemic compliance gaps and recurring risk trends and elevate findings to Solar EPC / Energy leadership
Drive accountability for EH&S compliance performance through defined OKR’s, KPIs, audit metrics, and standardized reporting across Solar EPC / Energy projects
Analyze trends from audits, inspections, and incidents to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies
Leverage benchmarking, data analysis, and industry best practices to continuously improve Solar EPC / Energy compliance performance
Provide oversight of Client EHS validation requirements and Client management system requirements
Collaborate with Solar EPC / Energy Operations, United Self Perform Teams, Project Management, Preconstruction, Legal, Risk Management, HR, and Supply Chain teams to integrate EH&S compliance into project planning and execution
Support project mobilization, major scope changes, and schedule driven execution by validating regulatory and compliance readiness
Partner with business unit leadership to ensure EH&S considerations are embedded in decision making, work planning, and execution strategies
Build and support a high performing compliance and audit assurance function within the Solar EPC / Energy EH&S organization
Act as a visible and credible leader with regulators, clients, project leadership, and field teams
Reinforce a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory accountability across Solar EPC / Energy operations
Influence without direct ownership of programs, maintaining independence and audit integrity while driving improvement