Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Director

Rosemont, IL

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

About PEAK…

At PEAK Construction Corporation, we do more than build facilities — we build value, trust, long-term partnerships, and a culture where people come first. Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, with regional offices in East Windsor, NJ and Charleston–St. George, SC, we’re a national design-build leader trusted across the industry and country.

We take pride in delivering excellence often beginning with land development and site analysis across Industrial, Freezer/Cooler, Hospitality, Healthcare, Commercial, and Specialty markets — but what truly sets us apart is our people. Our mantra is simple: Do The Right Thing. That commitment extends to how we treat clients, partners, and especially our team.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Director to carry that mission even further.

About Your Role With PEAK...

As Director of Environment, Health & Safety, you will lead PEAK’s Corporate safety strategy, driving a culture of safety, innovation, and compliance across all projects. This high-impact role partners with leadership and field teams to elevate performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster an incident-free work environment. You will have the ability to have your thumbprint on PEAK’s Corporate Environment, Health, and Safety Success and Future!

Where you will make a difference…

Strategic Leadership & Program Development. You will champion the continuous evolution of PEAK’s corporate EHS strategy, programs and policies, fostering a proactive safety culture. You will implement PEAK’s corporate safety policy ensuring compliance with all applicable industry practices, requirements and regulations.
Project Oversight & Risk Mitigation. You will plan, implement, and supervise comprehensive project safety protocols across all geographic regions and active job sites where PEAK operates through safety needs analysis, pre-installation safety planning, preventative measures awareness, and active internal and third-party audits.
Incident Management and Compliance. You will lead the management and implementation of all preventative measures and corrective action while ensuring that all required safety records, logs, and reports are accurate, complete and communicated in a timely manner.
Training, Education & Culture Building. You will design, lead and enhance safety training programs for all levels of staff from new hires to senior leadership. The EH & S Director will build PEAK’s culture of safety through delivering OSHA 10/30 hour training programs, facilitating safety onboarding for new employees and subcontractors, and providing advanced safety certification and continuing education for PEAK staff. Through planning, hosting, and presenting jobsite safety stand-downs, refreshers, and toolbox talks, You will cultivate a strong safety culture while recognizing safe work practices across PEAK teams.
Leadership & Communication Excellence. You will demonstrate a proactive leadership approach by anticipating potential issues before they arise by adopting a continuous improvement mindset by actively seeking out knowledge gaps and opportunities to enhance safety practices. The EH&S director will provide prompt and professional communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of safety-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational/Environment, Safety & Health, Construction Management, equivalent. A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) is preferred but not required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction safety management or a closely related field, with strong field experience.
Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to guide, influence, and engage multidisciplinary teams.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Highly collaborative and team-oriented with a constructive, solution-driven mindset.
Ability to walk and access all necessary areas of the job site.

Some things you should know

Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
Our commitment to providing a respectful, caring, and collaborative work environment is unmatched.
This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Your Benefits at PEAK Construction

At PEAK, we believe in rewarding our team with a comprehensive and meaningful benefits package. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the PEAK Team:

Industry Leading Medical Coverage including Vision Discount Plan.
Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays.
Parental Leave Policy.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Profit Sharing Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA).
Tuition Reimbursement.
Discretionary Annual Bonuses subject to company and individual performance.
Employee Referral Bonus.
Quarterly Peer Recognition Awards.

The target salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, education, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certifications, and market demands.

At PEAK, we don’t just talk about culture — we live it. From safety and support to collaboration and celebration, we’re proud of the environment we’ve built at PEAK.

If you're a passionate safety leader ready to drive innovation, protect people, and leave a lasting impact on a growing company, apply now and be part of a team where safety, excellence, and integrity guide everything we do!

For additional information, visit www.peakconstruction.com

PEAK does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from PEAK’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. PEAK will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.
PEAK is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.. PEAK is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

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