Hybrid Transit Safety Director

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About the role

  • Director managing environmental, health & safety for transit construction projects at Accenture. Overseeing client engagements while building and leading consulting teams.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll build, implement, and continuously improve a world‑class Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system aligned with client, corporate, and state agency objectives
  • You’ll establish and grow a regional safety consulting team through recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and professional development
  • You’ll define service offerings, standards, tools, and delivery models for construction safety services within the Transit Group
  • You’ll provide executive‑level safety oversight for complex transit and infrastructure construction projects
  • You’ll oversee the full safety lifecycle of projects, including safety planning, program development, field inspections, compliance verification, and monthly or program‑level audits conducted on behalf of clients
  • You’ll lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for serious incidents and near misses, collaborating with project teams and clients to implement sustainable corrective actions
  • You’ll partner with Finance and project leadership on risk, insurance, and claims management, including OCIP/CCIP programs and workers’ compensation considerations
  • You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to public agencies, contractors, and internal leadership on construction safety and regulatory compliance
  • You’ll represent the firm in high‑level meetings with transit agencies, Cal/OSHA, and other regulatory bodies
  • You’ll support clients during audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
  • You’ll act as a key technical contributor during pursuits, proposals, and interviews
  • You’ll leverage safety performance, sustainability, and risk‑management strategies as competitive differentiators
  • You’ll support long‑term growth of the safety consulting practice through strong client relationships and market insight

Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of progressive construction safety management experience
  • At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for multiple projects, programs, or regions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
  • Other nationally recognized safety credentials (e.g., ASP, CSHO, or equivalent)
  • State of California QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) or QSD certification
  • OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety & Health
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license

Benefits

  • Compensation varies by office location, role, skill set, and level of experience
  • Reasonable range of compensation provided as required by local law

Job title

Transit Safety Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$180,000 - $230,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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