Safety Group Director

The Safety Group Director is responsible for providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and enterprise-wide oversight of the safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs as it pertains to STV’s oversight of the client projects for Transportation North. This role develops and implements safety strategies, ensures compliance with applicable laws and standards, and promotes a culture of safety excellence across all operations, projects, and client engagements. The Vice President of Safety partners with executive leadership, operations, project teams, and field management to align safety performance with organizational goals and operational priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs across one or multiple business units, projects, or client accounts.
• Provide strategic oversight of safety compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific regulations, standards, and codes.
• Serve as the senior safety advisor to executive leadership, project management, operations leadership, and field management on safety, health, and environmental planning matters.
• Establish Transportation North safety policies, procedures, and work practices that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Direct and oversee safety leadership teams, inspectors, and field safety personnel to ensure consistent execution of safety initiatives and safeguards across all worksites.
• Lead the investigation and review of injuries, incidents, unsafe conditions, and near misses, including matters involving actual or potential liability, and ensure proper reporting, documentation, and corrective action follow-through.
• Oversee safety records, logs, reporting systems, and compliance documentation for reportable and non-reportable incidents.
• Ensure the effective administration and coordination of emergency response, medical, and first aid programs as applicable to company operations.
• Partner with project managers, supervisors, and engineering personnel to develop and implement safety procedures that translate corporate policy and regulatory requirements into effective work practices.
• Monitor and support compliance with environmental protection, pollution control, hazard communication, and related regulatory programs where applicable.
• Provide executive oversight of subcontractor and contractor safety performance, including coordination with contractor safety representatives, review of tool box meeting practices, and verification of compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Champion safety training, education, orientation, and awareness initiatives for employees, supervisors, new hires, and subcontractor personnel to strengthen organizational safety culture.
• Support inspections of equipment, facilities, and work in progress to identify risks, improve controls, and reinforce safe operations.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate safety program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, including significant responsibility in multi-site, project-based, industrial, construction, engineering, or corporate operations environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or regional environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other applicable safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success in strategic planning, program development, compliance management, and incident investigation oversight.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders, operations teams, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills
• Deep knowledge of occupational safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements
• Ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build a strong safety culture across diverse teams and operational settings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively lead change, drive accountability, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Work Environment

This position operates in both corporate and field environments and requires regular interaction with executive leadership, project teams, contractors, clients, and regulatory stakeholders. The role may require travel to offices, project sites, and client locations to support safety performance and compliance objectives.

Compensation Range: $167,632.13 - $191,579.57

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.