Lead the Business Unit Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program for Smith Group of Americas Construction. Partner with Business Unit leadership, project teams, and corporate EH&S to implement and enforce company safety policies and procedures across warehouse construction projects. Provide dotted-line leadership to project site safety professionals within the business unit. Contribute to the continuous improvement of company-wide EH&S programs. This role requires regular travel to active warehouse project sites.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
Execute Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Business Unit (BU) and company requirements across all warehouse project sites.
Lead, influence, and motivate teams while modeling the highest standards of Smith Group of Americas Construction’s safety culture.
Review, influence, and provide input on business and subcontract agreements related to EH&S in partnership with Operations leadership.
Provide leadership and direction for decision-making on key EH&S risks, challenges, and opportunities.
Support development and continuous improvement of corporate EH&S programs in collaboration with company leadership.
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury or property damage using established safety standards, best practices, and EH&S programs.
Drive cultural change and continuous improvement by influencing leadership and project teams to adopt proactive safety behaviors.
Develop BU EH&S goals in partnership with leadership and implement programs to reduce incidents, injuries, near misses, and claims costs.
Analyze and track EH&S performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Lead development and execution of the Annual BU EH&S Plan aligned with corporate safety objectives.
Oversee audit schedules for project site teams and ensure consistency, quality, and completion across all warehouse project sites.
Conduct audits using company-approved systems; analyze trends, metrics, and incident data; and report performance to leadership.
Maintain strong working relationships with OSHA and other regulatory agencies; proactively manage regulatory compliance and minimize citations.
Represent Smith Group of Americas Construction in industry organizations and promote safety leadership within the construction community.
Evaluate safety knowledge and performance across job families and support EH&S performance evaluations.
Identify training needs, implement safety training programs, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local EH&S regulations and educate stakeholders on compliance requirements.
Lead by example in professional development, continuous learning, and maintaining required certifications.
Mentor and coach EH&S professionals to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
Manage BU EH&S budget in coordination with leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 13 years of construction safety experience (warehouse, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects preferred)
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire
OSHA 30-hour certification required; maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications
Deep knowledge of environmental health & safety principles, practices, and regulations
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations
Extensive experience in incident management, investigation, and corrective action implementation
Working knowledge of construction operations, particularly in warehouse or distribution facility builds
Proven ability to identify risk exposures and implement effective mitigation strategies
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with ability to influence across multiple teams
Experience managing budgets, resources, and departmental priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EH&S management systems
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites; reliable transportation required
At Smith Group of Americas, our mission is to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective construction solutions that create lasting value for our clients, empower our people, and strengthen the communities we serve. We show up with integrity, professionalism, and accountability giving back through service, mentorship, and investment in the communities where we live and work.
