Regional EHS Director

Balfour Beatty plc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Region EHS Director responsible for overseeing the strategic development of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The role involves managing EHS compliance, leading a team of professionals, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have significant experience in heavy civil construction and relevant certifications. This position is based in Wilmington, NC and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in highway, bridge and heavy civil construction.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience managing EHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHS Program for the region.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead the development and management of EHS staff.

Skills

Highway construction experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Safety and Health or related field

CSP certification

CHST certification

Job description

As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Position Summary

The Region EHS Director leads the strategic development and implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within the assigned region/division. This position oversees regional compliance with regulatory requirements, drives safety performance improvement, and ensures alignment with company-wide EHS initiatives. The Director manages a team of EHS professionals to promote a proactive, high-performing safety culture across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHS Program for the region, ensuring alignment with company-wide standards and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations including OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DOL, and state-specific agencies.
• Lead, develop, and manage regional EHS staff, including project-level safety professionals.
• Manage regional EHS budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct site audits and inspections across regional operations.
• Develop, implement, and track health and safety training programs and orientation processes.
• Direct the management of workers’ compensation and auto claims from initiation through resolution, including mediation and commission hearings.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop regional safety and health goals, and coordinate with leadership for execution and follow-up.
• Represent the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, joint ventures, and industry stakeholders to promote safety excellence.
• Maintain EHS data and performance metrics and generate reports for executive leadership.
• Lead industrial hygiene monitoring and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Serve as liaison with insurers, such as Zurich and Willis Towers Watson, to address risk and loss control measures.
• Manage regional programs such as DOT compliance, substance abuse testing, Work Steps, and Building Star.
• Participate in and host safety-related internal and external meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Support regulatory inspection management and agency engagement (e.g., OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA).
• Lead internal development of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, Risk Management, Finance, Communications, and other business functions.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements relevant to the position.
• Participate in national and regional safety committees, industry organizations, and regulatory forums.
• Host and manage the annual regional EHS Conference and other recurring leadership events.
• Track and support company-wide initiatives using centralized tools and reporting systems.
• Serve as key contact for internal and external communications on safety performance and initiatives.

Experience and Education Requirements

• 8+ years experience in highway, bridge and heavy civil construction.
• S. in Safety and Health or related field preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe.
• Valid Driver’s License

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

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