Regional EHS Director, Construction

Overview

About Switch At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

Location:

Las Vegas, NV. This role is based in the Las Vegas Metro area; remote work is not an option.

The Regional EHS Director, Construction owns the design, execution, and scaling of a world-class EHS program across a complex and high-risk construction portfolio. This leader operates at the intersection of hyperscale data center delivery, private-equity oversight, and zero-tolerance safety expectations, embedding EHS into how the business plans, builds, and delivers mission-critical infrastructure. With billions of dollars in active construction and multiple concurrent programs, this role requires a hands-on, credible professional who can set the standard for “what good looks like,” influence without bureaucracy, and drive consistent outcomes across stakeholder teams, general contractors, and the supply chain.

Success is measured by regulatory compliance, risk reduction, enabling customer commitments, protecting enterprise value, and ensuring safe, uninterrupted delivery of hyperscale environments.

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a construction-focused EHS program at scale, partner with senior construction and design leaders, and shape an enterprise platform poised for growth.

• Own regional construction EHS strategy and execution across multiple sites with consistent standards, practices, and outcomes.
• Lead EHS compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental compliance and required recordkeeping.
• Partner with construction, operations, legal, insurance, and external stakeholders to resolve complex EHS issues and risks.
• Set expectations and oversee third-party construction contractors and subcontractors, including review and enforcement of site-specific safety plans.
• Manage and direct third-party safety consultants representing Switch on construction projects.
• Oversee incident investigations that meet defined thresholds and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Monitor contractor safety performance, identify trends, and require corrective actions when performance falls below expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices across regions and stakeholder groups.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and clients on construction EHS matters.
• Lead regional EHS budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficient use of people, tools, and programs.
• Manage and develop regional EHS team members, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and building capability.
• Partner closely with operational safety teams to manage risks where construction activities impact live facilities.
• Lead and participate in regional and departmental safety meetings.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of EHS metrics and performance data.
• Deliver EHS training as needed to support safe execution of construction work.

• A leader who sets clear expectations and holds teams and partners accountable for safety outcomes.
• Sound judgment in ambiguous situations, using multiple data points to reduce risk and support business goals.
• Direct, clear communication with employees, contractors, regulators, and business partners.
• Comfort addressing conflict, enforcing standards, and escalating issues when required.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent projects and sites.
• A practical, improvement-focused approach to safety that balances compliance with real-world execution.
• High emotional intelligence and influence, with a low-ego, ownership mindset and the ability to drive results through people.

Required

• Progressive experience leading construction-related EHS programs with responsibility across multiple sites or projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining EHS programs and training.
• Experience managing EHS professionals and influencing contractors and external partners.
• Working knowledge of…