Leads corporate health, safety, quality, and environmental programs for construction operations. Oversees safety management systems, environmental compliance, budgets, staffing, audits, metrics, proposals, project support, and regulatory adherence. Manages direct reports, develops employees, participates in hiring, and promotes safe work practices across employees, contractors, and project teams. Requires substantial domestic and international travel, construction safety expertise, and CSP or CIH certification.
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
Summary:
The Director, HSQE creates a corporate culture for a safe work environment for our employees and contractors and promotes the ownership of safety by all stakeholders.
This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.
Requirements:
- Ensures Company safety management systems are adhered to and implemented.
- Maintains and updates company safety management systems for continuous improvement.
- Ensures environmental stewardship meets or exceeds contractual requirements and regional regulations.
- Performs HSQE budget management, proposal preparation, and monthly status reviews for department.
- Resources and schedules Safety staffing, including initial planning for a project, review during the project, and coordinating Safety resources with Management to support all sectors.
- Participates in Project Management and Senior Management meetings for internal project status.
- Issues resolution and support for internal/external areas.
- Reviews procedures for safety and health impact in company processes.
- Reports HSQE metrics and statistics for company weekly and monthly reports.
- Operates Company aligned vehicle for project site visits.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Reviews proposals and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for detail related to HSQE.
Safety:
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
- Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
- Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
Leadership:
- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
- Manages one or more direct reports.
- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
- Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
- Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
- Employee Development:
- Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
- Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a construction-related field) required.
- Board Certification Certified Safety Professional (CSP)/Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) required.
- 10 or more years' experience in a similar position with comparable construction projects required.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 31 to 50% required.
- Must possess a Valid Driver’s License.
- Advanced level of knowledge in:
- Communication
- Internally with executive managers, Directors, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Developers, Engineering, HR and HSQE and cross-functional departmental teams.
- Externally with owners, subcontractors, and federal OSHA representatives
- Capable of writing, reviewing, and amending management procedures
- Safety management
- Health & Safety Management Systems
- Budgeting
- Contract and Project management
- Safety regulations and standards applicable to North American construction works (including OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, DOT, etc.)
- Safety program auditing
- Professional, industry practices & ISO requirements
- Experience with Design phases/reviews
- Auditing & Inspection experience
- Recognize issues requiring action
- Initiative
- Intermediate level of knowledge in:
- Scheduling
- Negotiation
- People management
- General construction and engineering
- Estimating
- Environmental compliance
- Quality management
- Fall protection for working at heights
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Outlook and Microsoft Project.
- Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, accountability, casting the right shadow, collaboration, stewardship & responsibility.
Anticipated base salary range: $164,000 - $182,000
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting 31-50 lbs. and stooping required.
Occasionally: Carrying 31-50 lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking required
Frequently: Standing required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting required.
Rarely exposed to wet climates and vibration in the working environment.
Occasionally exposed extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, noise, and hazards in the working environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
RES Denver, Colorado, USA Office
1601 19th St. Suite 400, Denver, United States, 80202
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