Executive Director Safety & Compliance

Location: This is a remote position. While qualified candidates from any location will be considered, preference will be given to candidates who reside within approximately a two-hour drive of New Braunfels, Texas, to support periodic in-person meetings and business needs.

At Team Housing Solutions, we deliver exceptional temporary lodging services to organizations deploying teams across the United States and globally. We build flexible, on-demand housing solutions by partnering with property owners, asset managers, and third-party providers, driving cost efficiency and operational agility for our clients.

Our mission is to provide superior temporary lodging experiences through streamlined systems, impeccable service, and a collaborative spirit that values our dedicated team, supply partners, and clients alike.

The Executive Director of Safety & Compliance is responsible for establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving the organization’s safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management systems. This role provides enterprise-level oversight of all safety initiatives and ensures operations comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and internal standards.

The position serves as the central authority for safety performance, compliance assurance, and incident prevention, with direct influence over operational decision-making, field execution standards, and leadership accountability.

Location: Remote

Travel: Up to 50%

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide safety strategy aligned with operational objectives.
• Establish standardized safety policies, procedures, and controls across all business units.
• Define and enforce safety performance metrics (e.g., TRIR, LTIR, near-miss reporting rates).
• Serve as the escalation authority for high-risk operations and stop-work decisions.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT, environmental standards).
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, including audits, inspections, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, inquiries, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee licensing, certifications, and required reporting across all operational domains.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and enterprise risks.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies integrated into operational planning and execution.
• Lead enterprise hazard analysis processes (e.g., JHAs, risk registers, pre-task planning).
• Embed risk-informed decision-making is across all levels of the organization.

• Lead investigations into serious incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed.
• Standardize incident reporting protocols and timelines.
• Analyze trends and systemic issues, translating findings into preventive controls.
• Report significant incidents and risk exposures to executive leadership.

• Establish safety training standards and certification requirements across all roles.
• Ensure field personnel are trained, qualified, and compliant before and during deployments.
• Develop leadership accountability programs to reinforce safety ownership.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety engagement and continuous improvement.

• Design and execute internal audit programs to assess compliance and safety performance.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Benchmark against industry best practices and continuously elevate standards.
• Implement systems that provide real-time visibility into safety and compliance performance.