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Regional Director of Safety, Health and Environmental

Baker Construction
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
5555 Anglers Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 23, 2025
Req ID: 6139 Travel: Up to 50% Number of Openings:1 Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker. Summary The Regional Director of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in construction safety, with a deep understanding of OSHA regulations and industry's best practices. S/he provides strategic direction, ensures smooth day-to-day operations, and stays actively involved in every aspect of SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) performance across the region-from shaping policies and delivering training to leading incident investigations and managing risk. The Regional Director of SHE will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of building a strong IIF safety culture while ensuring that business goals and contractual obligations are met. Roles and Responsibilities The Regional Director of Safety, Health and Environmentalwill possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Collaborates with Senior Management and the BCE Corporate Safety Director to ensure the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives Ensures that all regional leaders have a consistent and unified approach to promoting the IIF culture Ensures that comprehensive first aid, medical response, and emergency preparedness plans are in place for all work locations Defines and communicates a consistentdynamic vision for IIF Safety to both internal and external customers including but not limited to formal presentations and speaking engagements Develops, uses, and maintains region-wide systems for sharing ideas, information, learning, and best practices Participates in the job transition process with regional management to identify the safety and IIF cultural responsibilitiesfor a specific project (i.e. safety clinics, safety professional to co-worker ratio, OSHA 10, site specific safety plan, etc..) and develops the information into a working plan Maintains comprehensive records related to accident prevention, injuries, and occupational illnesses; prepare and submit required regulatory reports Conducts regular audits and evaluations of project locations to assess compliance with the Health and Safety Program and applicable industry standards; recommend and implement corrective actions as needed Stays current with all applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific regulations related to workplace health and safety to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices Oversees and/or conducts the investigation of job site incidents to identify the root cause and communicates that information to regional management Assists operations leads in monitoring SHE expenditures on projects; stay within budget Supports project leadership in meeting all SHE requirements during project setup to ensure full compliance from the outset Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or SHE (Safety, Health and Environmental ) from an accredited college or university Minimum 10 years of related experience leading HSE management of medium and large-scale projects with applicable certifications or equivalent combination of education and experience Certification in a related field, or construction experience with OSHA 500 Certified in risk management and health/safety management Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint High level of confidentiality The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, business documents, and technical regulations Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels Strong understanding of data analysis and risk assessment methodologies Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to recognize/analyze jobsite hazards/unsafe trends and develop solutions Ability to prioritize tasks, particularly in high-pressure situations such as accident or incident response At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer. Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.