Environmental Health and Safety Director

Company: AGC of Michigan
Location: Lansing
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC-MI) is a full-service construction trade association providing services to Michigan’s leading construction companies. The AGC provides labor relations, safety, workforce development, education, and advocacy services and serves as the voice of the construction industry across the state. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Director Position The Environmental, Health, and Safety Director (EHS Director) leads AGC’s construction safety and health initiatives within the commercial construction industry. The role works closely with contractors, trade partners, safety professionals, and stakeholders to strengthen member safety programs and promote best practices. The position plays a key role in advancing AGC’s leadership in construction safety through education, collaboration, and innovative programming. The EHS Director leads the design, development, ongoing maintenance, and expansion of the association’s safety and health education resources, including oversight of the MIOSHA Grant in support of AGC member safety programs. This role stays current with regulations and emerging training trends, proactively sharing innovative ideas to strengthen and advance members’ safety and health practices, and responds to member citations as needed. Serving as the staff liaison and facilitator for the Safety & Health Committee, the Director coordinates quarterly meetings and acts as the primary point of contact for committee members. The position is also responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing safety and health events on behalf of the association, while maintaining consistent, effective communication with AGC members and actively promoting AGC and its contractor members throughout the industry. Preferred Experience, Skills & Abilities of the EHS Director Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Construction Management, or related field is required OSHA 500 Certification is highly preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate share innovative ideas Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing them appropriately Commercial construction industry relationships and experience is preferred Highly organized, self-directed, flexible and reliable Experience with social media management and content creation Compensation, Benefits & Structure of the EHS Director AGC provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, paid time off, employer-sponsored 401k program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company-paid electronic devices, and opportunities for professional development. The EHS Director reports directly to the President and requires a regular presence in their Lansing, MI office. Frequent local travel throughout the State of Michigan is required for this position to visit member locations and project sites for training and outreach. Recruiting Process for the EHS Director Position The recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with the Associated General Contractors of Michigan’s mission and vision. AGC of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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