Global Construction & Contractor Safety Lead

Allergan; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs, minimize risk on sites, and reduce environmental impact.

This role partners with cross-functional teams, coaches field teams, investigates incidents, and drives continuous improvement using leading indicators and new technologies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in EHS/Engineering with 8–10+ years’ experience, and professional certifications, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in EHS/Engineering with 10+ years of experience or Master’s with 8–10 years.
• Experience implementing EHS regulations, incident investigations, and cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to oversee construction contractor safety programs and compliance.
• Lead field observations, coaching, and reinforcement of safety best practices on active sites.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; share lessons learned across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk reduction using leading indicators.
• Implement AI and new technologies with safety considerations embedded.
• Ensure AbbVie internal EHS standards are consistently applied across projects.

Skills

EHS regulations

Incident investigations

Cross-functional leadership

Planning & budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS/Engineering

Master’s Degree in EHS/Engineering

EHS certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Regulatory frameworks (OSHA/EPA)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs, minimize risk on sites, and reduce environmental impact.

This role partners with cross-functional teams, coaches field teams, investigates incidents, and drives continuous improvement using leading indicators and new technologies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in EHS/Engineering with 8–10+ years’ experience, and professional certifications, is required.