VP Environment, Health and Safety

The VP of EHS is a senior leader who develops and oversees the company's EHS policies and programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, defining project and workplace safety, and fostering environmental sustainability. The VP of EHS leads the company’s risk management, conducts audits, and implements strategies to minimize workplace hazards and environmental impact, ultimately protecting employees, the public, and the organization's reputation. The VP will collaborate with all corporate services to build, implement and lead ABLe’s EHS program.

The VP is accountable for the safety performance of all company projects and every worker that steps onto that project, handling the planning, organization, and administration of all safety requirements.

This position requires daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities that must be completed in a timely manner.

• Define and execute the company-wide EHS strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to set short- and long-term safety objectives, policies, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the primary EHS advisor to senior leadership, influencing decisions with data-driven insights.

• Oversee all safety-related functions across projects and programs.
• Develop and manage site-specific safety plans for ABLe-led initiatives.
• Ensure subcontractor safety plans are reviewed and approved prior to site mobilization.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure continuous improvement across all job sites.
• Lead investigations of accidents and injuries; prepare documentation for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance claims.
• Manage OSHA compliance inspections and resolve any issues.
• Conduct quarterly insurance audits and coordinate carrier inspections.
• Maintain all safety files, records, and certifications.
• Complete annual OSHA logs and filings.

• Maintain OSHA Trainer Certification and deliver required training to ABLe staff.
• Oversee field staff safety training including CPR, First Aid, Competent Person, and OSHA 10-Hour.
• Publish quarterly certification logs and ensure timely renewals.
• Plan and implement safety training programs for managers and employees.

• Represent ABLe in industry safety groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, and local authorities.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Legal, IT, Accounting, Pre-construction) to support EHS integration.
• Lead and develop a high-performing EHS team.
• Ensure adherence to published EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor project safety logistics and maintain responsibility matrices.
• Ensure the group is staffed with appropriately trained professionals and supports their development.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in construction or industrial settings.
• Strong command of OSHA regulations and risk management practices.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising EHS teams, including planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance evaluations; and resolving safety-related issues in alignment with company policies and legal standards.
• Proven ability to drive project safety outcomes through strategic oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in safety software and project management tools.

• Accounting:
  Monitor safety-related costs.
• Pre-construction:
  Ensure budgets include necessary safety provisions.
• Superintendents:
  Establish project safety logistics and monitor work quality.
• Legal/
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure coverage, licenses, and incident reporting.
• Human Resources:
  Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and policy alignment.
• IT:
  Coordinate project setup and technology support.

• Clients:
  Maintain strong relationships with client managers.
• Owners & Architects:
  Develop and maintain professional working relationships.
• Local Authorities:
  Secure necessary project licenses and permits.

Base Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Full Health Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Employer-Paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Professional development and continuous training opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Executive

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting