Regional Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Position Summary:

Manages regional and national Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs, policies and procedures for traffic control operations. Tactically aligns strategic goals into operational plans, ensures regulatory compliance, mitigates risk, and fosters a proactive safety culture. Operates within a matrix reporting structure and builds accountability across teams and functions.

Overview:

The Business Unit EHS Director provides leadership within the West Business Unit locations and its functional framework, while partnering with The AWP Safety Leaders to establish vision and strategy and advance a culture of EHS throughout these locations.  This individual will support planning and implementation of various programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident free work environment for every team member.  The role will also provide technical and compliance expertise, support the day-to-day business unit operations of health and safety, and ensure proper reporting practices of all injuries, health and safety concerns, environmental regulatory compliance, audit/inspection corrective actions, safety matters, and motor vehicle collisions.  The Business Unit EHS Director will work directly with AWP Safety Company Leaders from various lines of business, as well as the Corporate VP of Safety, EHS and Risk Teams, to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance -

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state-specific traffic control regulations.

• Lead regional audits and inspections, ensuring timely resolution of findings.

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems.

• Provide guidance and training on regulatory changes and requirements.

Risk Mitigation -

• Conduct risk assessments focused on traffic control hazards including vehicle movement, flagger exposure, and public interaction.

• Implement mitigation strategies and monitor effectiveness.

• Lead serious incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Use data analytics to identify trends and prevent future incidents.

Proactive Safety Culture -

• Promote a culture of safety ownership and accountability at all levels.

• Lead safety campaigns, stand-downs, and recognition programs.

• Encourage reporting of near-misses and proactive hazard identification.

• Support behavioral safety initiatives and peer coaching.

Matrix Reporting Structure -

• Operate effectively within a matrix structure, collaborating with both operational and functional leaders. 

• Balance regional autonomy with corporate EHS standards.

• Communicate clearly across reporting lines and manage competing priorities.

Building Accountability –

• Establish clear safety expectations and performance metrics for regional teams.

• Monitor compliance and follow through on corrective actions.

• Provide coaching and feedback to build ownership of safety outcomes.

• Foster transparency and continuous improvement through regular reporting and reviews.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -

• Progress against strategic EHS goals (e.g., % of initiatives completed on schedule).

• Improvement in leading indicators (e.g., near-miss reporting, safety observations).

• Reduction in high-energy incidents or exposures

• Field leadership engagement in safety activities (e.g., site visits, observations).

• Reduction in repeat incidents across regions.

• Timeliness and effectiveness of incident investigations.