EHS Safety Director
About The Position
The EHS Safety Director is a strategic leadership role within Pentagon Technologies’ Technical Services Group (TSG), responsible for shaping and sustaining a high-performance safety culture across workplace and project environments. The Director drives proactive incident prevention, establishes long-range EHS strategies, and promotes operational excellence through data-driven decisions, KPI alignment, and continuous improvement of EHS systems, behaviors, and processes. The role oversees EHS planning and execution for complex projects, workforce readiness through talent development and certification programs, and compliance with PTG’s B-SAFE program and regulatory requirements. The Director partners with business unit leadership, customers, subcontractors, and corporate EHS to anticipate risks, influence behaviors, and improve safety performance. The position is based at the Chandler, Arizona office, is full-time, and includes travel of up to 25%. The posted salary range is $143,000–$178,000 per year. Relocation assistance is not offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15 years or more of progressive EHS experience, including leadership of multi-site or large-scale construction programs.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing EHS teams.
- Experience leading EHS programs in construction, technical services, or similarly complex environments.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks.
- Experience implementing EHS management software and digital reporting systems.
- Deep knowledge of safety regulations and standards in construction, technical services, and high-risk industries.
- Ability to influence at all levels, from field teams to executives.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including using data to drive decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership and customers.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.
- Proficiency with EHS management systems, audit tools, and Microsoft Office and Teams platforms.
- Expertise in emergency response planning, high-risk work controls, and incident-prevention methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced certifications such as CHST, CSP, CIH, OSHA 30, or high-risk work certifications.
- Background in construction safety and project management.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year safety roadmaps, set measurable objectives, and drive a proactive incident-prevention culture across TSG operations.
- Lead EHS planning for major projects, including bid-phase risk reviews, resource forecasting, and project-specific EHS plans.
- Advise business unit leadership on risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations.
- Conduct high-level safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify systemic hazards, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and approve complex JHAs, Hazard Communication Plans, and high-risk work procedures tailored to project scope, environment, and client requirements.
- Oversee incident-prevention programs, investigations, trend analysis, and corrective and preventive actions addressing systemic root causes.
- Lead organizational training strategy, including advanced safety training, emergency response programs, competency development, and certification pathways.
- Maintain and analyze EHS performance metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, OSHA logs, audit results, and behavioral observations.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and monitor changes in standards and industry best practices.
- Manage EHS equipment, PPE programs, emergency response readiness, and medical interface protocols, including HIPAA-compliant handling of employee medical information.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and influence project managers, construction leaders, and subcontractors to adopt strong safety practices.
- Mentor and develop EHS staff through coaching, performance management, and leadership.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) program with employer matching contribution.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contribution.
- Long-term disability insurance, fully employer paid.
- Life and AD&D insurance, employer paid, with a voluntary option.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
