The Director-Safety-Project Construction is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of comprehensive safety programs supporting Dominion Energy Virginia’s construction portfolio, including but not limited to: Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Remediation, Energy Storage, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Solar Construction, Thermal Generation, and Privatization.
This role establishes and directs enterprise safety strategy across all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards. The Director partners closely with project leadership, contractors, and cross-functional teams to proactively drive a culture of safety excellence and operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute safety, fire protection, industrial hygiene, and field work methods programs across all construction projects, ensuring consistency and rigor in implementation.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures, across diverse construction environments. Interpret and communicate complex regulatory and safety requirements to project teams, contractors, and leadership, translating them into actionable standards and practices. Drive hazard identification and risk mitigation by overseeing programs that proactively assess workplace risks and implement controls to eliminate or reduce unsafe conditions. Partner with construction leadership and contractors to embed safety into project planning, execution, and daily operations, with a strong focus on high-risk activities and evolving construction scopes.
Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and develop targeted prevention strategies that improve safety performance and outcomes. Direct incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring timely identification of corrective actions and dissemination of lessons learned across projects and business units. Champion workforce engagement by strengthening safety committees, promoting employee involvement, and reinforcing a safety-first culture across direct employees and contractors. Oversee safety training and competency programs to ensure readiness and compliance for both internal teams and on-site contractors, including public and contractor safety requirements. Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior management on safety performance, emerging risks, and continuous improvement opportunities. Monitor industry trends and benchmark performance to continuously elevate safety standards and incorporate leading practices across Dominion Energy’s construction portfolio. Maintain executive-level visibility by regularly informing leadership of safety performance, key risks, and significant safety and health developments impacting construction operations.
Scope and Impact: This role has enterprise-wide impact across major capital construction projects, including large-scale offshore wind, renewable energy installations, energy storage systems, and thermal generation construction, requiring strong collaboration, influence, and leadership across diverse teams and complex project environments.
