Program Director - Safety at McKinstry in Seattle, WA

Position at McKinstry Co. , LLC

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 looking for a Safety Program Director in the South Region. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the line-of-business safety program. Additional responsibilities may include:

Safety Implementation

Provide senior-level leadership for EHS strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across the South region.

Ensure alignment and consistent implementation of corporate safety programs across active and future projects.

Oversee development, review, and effectiveness of job-specific safety plans, audits, and inspections.

Establish expectations and accountability for hazard control, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices through regional leadership and delegation.

Lead and support response to serious incidents, investigations, lessons learned, and corrective action deployment.

Serve as regional liaison during regulatory inspections and external audits.

Promote a strong safety culture that reinforces engagement, accountability, and the belief that safety is a core business and marketing differentiator.

Engage with external safety organizations and industry peers to benchmark and elevate regional performance.

People Management

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional EHS staff.

Recruit, hire, and performance-manage assigned team members.

Build bench strength and succession planning for regional safety leadership roles.

Administrative

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure regional compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.

Review and ensure accuracy of required safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping across the region.

Provide oversight of Experience Modification Rate (EMR), trends, and regional improvement strategies.

Establish expectations for jobsite safety orientations and onboarding processes.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of general construction experience with emphasis on construction and/or industrial safety required.

Experience in management of a Safety team or related management experience required.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent preferred.

OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) required; OSHA 500/501 Trainer certification preferred.

Experience leading large-scale, MEP-intensive and mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, healthcare, manufacturing), with a strong background in design-build delivery, prefabrication integration, and operational safety excellence

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company regulations required.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required.

Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

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 $110,790 - $190,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Base pay information is based on market location.

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.