Global Director, Construction Safety & EHS Leadership

ABBVIE; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

AbbVie is recruiting an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs for major construction projects. You will oversee safety governance, drive incident investigations, and champion zero-incident performance on site.

The role requires working with cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and leveraging AI/new tech to enhance safety standards across AbbVie sites and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Engineering with 10+ years EHS experience, or Master’s with 8–10 years EHS experience.
• Experience with major construction projects and Greenfield sites.
• Experience implementing EHS regulations, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead projects, plan against targets, and balance resources to meet strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, implementation, and governance of global EHS programs across construction projects.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions; communicate lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce incidents and improve leading indicators.
• Provide technical support to safety programs, tools, training, and compliance efforts.
• Introduce automated tools/technology for safety compliance and data analysis.

Skills

People management

Field leadership

EHS programs

KPI presentation

Education

Bachelor’s in EHS/Engineering

Master’s in EHS/Engineering

EHS certification (preferred)

Job description

AbbVie is recruiting an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs for major construction projects. You will oversee safety governance, drive incident investigations, and champion zero-incident performance on site.

The role requires working with cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and leveraging AI/new tech to enhance safety standards across AbbVie sites and contractors.