Job Description

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