Enterprise Director of Safety

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is seeking a forward-thinking Enterprise Director of Safety who will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and vision for our safety initiatives. With a focus on effective leadership and collaboration, the ideal candidate will drive enterprise-wide safety programs and teams to ensure the well-being of our employees and partners. If you are dedicated to creating and maintaining safe working environments while championing innovation and continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and communicate a strategic enterprise safety vision aligning with business goals.
• Collaborate with executives to integrate safety into business strategies.
• Drive accountability for safety policies and regulations.
• Lead enterprise-wide strategic safety programs and initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership to senior executives regarding safety.
• Manage department P&L and regulatory reporting.
• Support various safety initiatives with strategic vision and expertise.
• Guide operations in strategically implementing safety programs across locations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations nationwide.
• Represent the company to regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Communicate strategic safety vision initiatives internally and externally.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks effectively.
• Build and lead an enterprise-wide Safety Team.
• Translate safety vision strategy into operational plans.
• Lead response to industry trends and best safety practices.
• Communicate comprehensive safety vision and strategy company-wide.
• Establish a robust safety culture, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration and integrate safety practices into all departments.
• Achieve enterprise KPIs and assigned strategic metrics.

What you’ll need to succeed at McKinstry

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in administering, developing, and managing safety programs and compliance, including 5 years at senior level, required.
• Ten (10) years of experience managing complex organizations, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate executive presence, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong strategic leadership and communication skills across all levels.
• Drive strategic planning and execution, translating vision into action.
• Lead high-performing teams, promoting innovation and improvement.
• Experience in process improvement and statistical analysis necessary.
• Manage multi-functional teams with dotted line reporting structure.
• Possess broad knowledge of state and federal safety guidelines.
• Experience in defining and achieving organization-wide objectives.

Career Path

This position may be a quick path to an executive level, strategic role such as a Vice President, depending on the candidate.  We are committed to fostering professional growth and providing opportunities for advancement within our organization. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey towards leadership excellence.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $140,300- $211,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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Salary : $140,300 - $211,900