Director of EHS

Position Summary 

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive safety and environmental program across all commercial construction operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance while driving a proactive safety culture that reduces incidents, protects employees, minimizes environmental impact, and mitigates organizational risk—including fleet-related exposures. This position is both strategic and hands-on—requiring strong field engagement, leadership influence, and the ability to hold teams accountable in fast-paced, high-risk environments. 

Key Responsibilities 

Safety, Environmental & Risk Strategy 

• Maintain and execute a company-wide EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans 

• Establish leading and lagging metrics across safety, environmental, and vehicle incidents 

• Partner with executive leadership to embed risk mitigation into project planning and execution 

• Lead company-wide safety initiatives  

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations 

• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans), erosion control, and site environmental inspections 

• Maintain all required environmental permits, documentation, and reporting 

• Develop and update safety and environmental policies (fall protection, hazard communication, spill prevention, etc.) 

• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors 

Field Operations, Incident & Fleet Management 

• Conduct regular job site visits, audits, and safety/environmental inspections across multiple project sites 

• Lead all incident investigations, including: 

• Workplace injuries and near misses with the support of HR 

• Environmental incidents (spills, violations, SWPPP failures) 

• Fleet/vehicle accidents and motor vehicle incidents 

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions 

• Oversee fleet safety programs, including driver safety standards, MVR reviews, and accident trend analysis 

• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and claims coordination with insurance providers 

• Support project teams in developing site-specific safety and environmental plans 

Training, Development & Culture 

• Design and implement training programs covering safety, environmental compliance, and driver/fleet safety 

• Ensure all employees and subcontractors meet required certifications and compliance standards 

• Coach and mentor field leaders, superintendents, and project managers on safety and environmental accountability 

• Promote a culture of proactive reporting (near misses, hazards, environmental risks) 

Subcontractor & Vendor Management 

• Develop and enforce subcontractor safety and environmental prequalification processes 

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety, environmental, and fleet-related expectations 

• Partner with procurement and operations to ensure risk requirements are contractually enforced 

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement 

Track, analyze, and report on key KPIs, including: 

• TRIR, DART, EMR 

• Environmental compliance metrics (SWPPP audits, violations, corrective actions) 

• Fleet incident rates and vehicle-related claims 

• Identify trends and implement data-driven improvements 

• Present safety, environmental, and fleet risk performance to executive leadership 

• Implement and optimize EHS and fleet management systems/technology 

• All other duties as assigned by leadership 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 

• OSHA 30 (or 500/510) certification 

• 8+ years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction 

• 5+ years in a leadership role 

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards 

• Experience with EM 385 

• Experience managing safety across multiple job sites and project teams 

• Proven track record of reducing incidents and improving safety performance 

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST, or similar certification is preferred 

• Experience with Procore is preferred 

• Certified to give Equipment, CPR, Fall Pro, etc trainings is a plus 

About Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. 

LLCI is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite construction professionals. We are seeking individuals that are ready to help us deliver on our mission: We provide our clients with the best customer experience through our first-class construction services. As innovators in the industry, we promote an exceptional work environment, sound fiscal principles, and the most transparent owner/client relationship in the industry. 

LLCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation 

• Bonus potential 

• Paid holidays 

• Attractive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage 

• 401(k) option with employer match 

• Opportunity for career development and advancement 

• Generous PTO