The Campus Safety Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and execution of all health and safety programs across a single-site, mission-critical mega project. This role manages multiple safety managers assigned to various buildings and phases, ensuring consistent application of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and a proactive safety culture throughout all project stages. The Campus Safety Director acts as the primary safety authority on site, collaborating with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver world-class safety performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of site-wide SHE strategies aligned with corporate and project objectives.
• Direct and mentor a team of safety managers and professionals across multiple buildings and construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, ISO 45001, and all applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee comprehensive site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; drive timely corrective actions.
• Support and validate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead and coordinate safety training, engagement, and awareness programs for all site personnel and contractors.
• Track and report safety performance metrics to project and corporate leadership.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and crisis management for the entire campus.
• Foster best practice sharing and consistency in safety program execution across all project areas.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory inspections, client safety representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and proactive hazard identification.
Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree or advanced safety/management education (preferred)
Certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Required
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) – Required
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification – Required
• First Aid/CPR Certification – Required
• Additional certifications (e.g., ASP, CIH) – a plus
Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HES experience, with at least 5 years in a large-scale construction or mission-critical project environment or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety teams across multiple buildings or phases
• Strong knowledge of safety programs in construction, mission-critical, or high-risk industries
• Proven expertise in training, audits, root cause analysis, and hazard control implementation
Critical Project Services combines highly experienced individuals that fuse their backgrounds and knowledge of the Mission Critical industry by way of our collaborative methods.
