Head of Construction & Contractor Safety

Austin NAWIC; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs, minimizing risk and environmental impact on active sites. You will drive safety performance, manage field teams, and ensure contractor safety across projects.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, implementing systems, and driving improvements using new technologies and AI-driven safety tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering with 10+ years of EHS experience; manufacturing/R&D preferred.
• Master's degree in EHS/Engineering with 8–10 years of experience; professional certification preferred.
• Experience implementing EHS regulations, incident investigations, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to oversee construction contractor safety programs and compliance.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses, sharing lessons learned across the org.

Skills

EHS leadership

Incident investigations

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Safety program governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Master's Degree in EHS/Engineering

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director of Construction & Contractor Safety to lead global EHS programs, minimizing risk and environmental impact on active sites. You will drive safety performance, manage field teams, and ensure contractor safety across projects.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, implementing systems, and driving improvements using new technologies and AI-driven safety tools.