Accenture Construct – Transit Safety Director, ANS

Accenture PLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior Construction Safety Leader to build and drive an enterprise‑level EHS program for large transit and infrastructure projects. This onsite role in California requires strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and a track record of delivering safe, compliant constructions.

You will mentor regional teams, define safety offerings, and partner with clients and executives to ensure safety standards are met across programs.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of progressive construction safety management experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects or regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related safety/engineering field.
• CHST or other safety credentials (e.g., ASP, CSHO) may be considered.
• State of California QSP or QSD certification and OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and improve a world-class EHS management system aligned with client, corporate, and state agency objectives.
• Establish and grow a regional safety consulting team through recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Define service offerings, standards, tools, and delivery models for construction safety services within the Transit Group.
• Provide executive-level safety oversight for complex transit and infrastructure construction projects.
• Oversee the full safety lifecycle of projects, including safety planning, program development, field inspections, compliance verification, and audits.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for serious incidents and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Finance and project leadership on risk, insurance, and claims management including OCIP/CCIP and workers’ comp considerations.

Skills

Construction safety management

Senior leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Safety program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health / EHS / Construction Management / Engineering

CHST certification

QSP / QSD certification

OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety & Health

Job description

You've Never Been Satisfied with \"Good Enough.\"

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct.

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role.

THE WORK:

• You’ll build, implement, and continuously improve a world‑class Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system aligned with client, corporate, and state agency objectives.
• You’ll establish and grow a regional safety consulting team through recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• You’ll define service offerings, standards, tools, and delivery models for construction safety services within the Transit Group.
• You’ll provide executive‑level safety oversight for complex transit and infrastructure construction projects.
• You’ll oversee the full safety lifecycle of projects, including safety planning, program development, field inspections, compliance verification, and monthly or program‑level audits conducted on behalf of clients.
• You’ll lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for serious incidents and near misses, collaborating with project teams and clients to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• You’ll partner with Finance and project leadership on risk, insurance, and claims management, including OCIP/CCIP programs and workers’ compensation considerations.
• You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to public agencies, contractors, and internal leadership on construction safety and regulatory compliance.
• You’ll represent the firm in high‑level meetings with transit agencies, Cal/OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
• You’ll support clients during audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• You’ll act as a key technical contributor during pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
• You’ll leverage safety performance, sustainability, and risk‑management strategies as competitive differentiators.
• You’ll support long‑term growth of the safety consulting practice through strong client relationships and market insight.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
• Hybrid work model combining remote work, onsite client engagements, and collaboration at regional delivery centers.
• Statewide travel required for project support, client meetings, and field verifications.

$170,000 - $210,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum 18 years of progressive construction safety management experience
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for multiple projects, programs, or regions
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) – Acceptable for construction‑focused roles
• Other nationally recognized safety credentials (e.g., ASP, CSHO, or equivalent) may be considered based on experience and role alignment
• State of California QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) or QSD certification
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety & Health
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Preferred
• Experience supporting large, complex infrastructure or transit construction programs
• Deep expertise in Cal/OSHA Title 8 and California construction safety regulations
• Working knowledge of Caltrans and transit agency safety and environmental requirements
• Demonstrated experience operating in public‑sector and regulated project environments
• Sustainability: ENV SP (Envision Sustainability Professional) or LEED AP
• Advanced Safety: CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional)
• Environmental: EP (Environmental Professional) or CPESC
• Auditing: Demonstrated experience performing ISO-level internal EHS audits

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