Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Transit Safety Director, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects is seeking a senior safety leader to build and oversee a world-class EHS program for major transit and infrastructure projects. You will lead a regional safety team, define service offerings, and provide executive‑level oversight for complex programs.

The role requires extensive construction safety experience, California credentials, and the ability to work onsite with clients while traveling statewide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of progressive construction safety management experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role over multiple projects, programs, or regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, EHS, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• CHST or equivalent safety credentials may be considered.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety & Health.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and continuously improve a world-class EHS management system aligned with client, corporate, and state 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 RCA for serious incidents and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Finance and project leadership on risk, insurance, and claims management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public agencies, contractors, and internal leadership on construction safety and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the firm in high-level meetings with transit agencies, Cal/OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Support clients during audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Act as a key technical contributor during pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
• Leverage safety performance, sustainability, and risk-management strategies as differentiators.
• Support long-term growth of the safety consulting practice through client relationships and market insight.
• Onsite at client site and hybrid work model; statewide travel required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Construction/Engineering

Job description

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

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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 Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

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.

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

$140,000 - $210,000 a year

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

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