SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Director, Engineering & Construction Safety Center of Excellence.
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At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management.
We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.
The Senior Director, Engineering & Construction Safety Center of Excellence (COE) lead plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a global design & construction safety vision across Johnson & Johnson, reinforcing our dedication to outstanding safety standards.
This leadership position is tasked with expanding detailed construction safety strategies and standards throughout the organization, ensuring a unified approach to safety excellence.
The role involves enhancing the development of our safety practices, encouraging organizational adherence to global safety standards, and initiating the creation of a Safety Community of Practice (COP).
An essential function of this role includes delivering regular and meaningful updates to the Leadership Team (LT), the E&PS Leadership, and Technical Operations & Risk (TO&R) leaders, promoting a clear and inclusive strategy for safety governance and ongoing enhancement throughout the project lifecycle—from the initial design to construction, qualification, commissioning, and operational transition.
This role will directly report to the Vice President of E&PS, Global Engineering and Strategic Project Delivery.
This position will oversee at least three direct reports, with the opportunity to additionally define the organizational structure as needed.
The initial direct reports comprise the Director for Construction Safety, the Senior Manager of Construction Safety for EMEA & APAC, and the Senior Manager of Construction Safety for the Americas.
This role is accountable for the overarching safety strategy for our contractors who build our facilities.
The individual must promote a uniform and consistent approach across the organization to enhance the efficiency and impact of our construction safety programs throughout varied cultures and regions.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in leadership within the organization and in influencing, skilled at navigating teams through changes with a clear strategic direction.
While a foundation in construction safety engineering and Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EH&S) is crucial, most important is the skill to guide, motivate, and weave safety and sustainability into Johnson & Johnson's ethos and daily operations.
This leader will advocate for safety standards across a variety of projects, prioritizing excellence and adherence through guiding principles over just technical knowledge.
The individual will work closely with business partners to synchronize on the safety strategy.
Essential connections include project teams, EH&S leaders, and executive groups in E&PS and Supply Chain.
Furthermore, the individual will engage with local, national, and global regulatory bodies for construction-related safety and heads of professional safety and engineering societies, including engaging in industry discussions to consistently seek out new practices in safety excellence.
Key Responsibilities.
Strategic Leadership and Transformational Impact Act as a pivotal figure in formulating and implementing J&J’s global construction safety strategy, ensuring it resonates with our fundamental mission and business aims.
Design and manage the deployment of forward-thinking safety plans that go beyond health & safety regulations, concentrating on risk reduction and injury prevention across all projects.
Guide by example, encouraging teamwork within the Construction Safety operations team and broader departments to introduce flexible safety strategies, improving the safety culture throughout J&J’s operations.
Develop and implement high reliability, data driven/SIF risk based global technical programs (strategy and tactics) to ensure construction safety compliance with health & safety & environmental regulations and J&J standards, aiming to eliminate or control construction risks on project sites and prevent injuries.
Operational Excellence and Governance Build a strong safety always culture strengthening visible leadership opportunities and capabilities in design and construction teams and drive a learning culture to prevent recurrence of SIF-P events.
Steers the design and use of construction safety digital platforms including integration of construction safety in digital project lifecycle (e.
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BIM).
Enhance and broaden One Construction Safety Standard (OneCSS), integrating advanced systems to consolidate and improve J&J’s safety measures, thus reducing injuries and loss.
Integrate OneCSS within J&J’s project management framework, leading proactive training and support to make safety a core aspect of all projects.
Create and apply clear standards and strong policies in collaboration with EH&S, promoting a proactive approach to safety management in all engineering projects.
Establish a closed loop process for risk evaluation, mitigation, and monitoring, ensuring thorough adherence to safety standards.
Influence and Collaboration Develop the Construction Safety governance framework and direct the Construction Safety leadership rhythm, using data to inform decisions and foster ongoing safety advancements.
Initiate the Global Construction Safety Team, Stakeholder Forum, and Community of Practice to build a strong safety culture, uniting project and organizational leaders around shared safety objectives.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement Connect with industry experts and participate in forums to keep J&J at the forefront of construction safety, boosting our standing and influence in the field.
Implement a metrics-based program to use analytics for identifying strategic enhancements, thereby elevating safety outcomes across J&J.
Talent Development and Safety Education Embrace and promote the Johnson & Johnson Leadership Imperatives, cultivating a group of safety-aware leaders and specialists within the company.
Develop and roll out extensive training initiatives, in line with E&PS and EH&S goals, to bolster organizational safety skills.
Qualifications Required.
Domain Expertise in the Construction Safety Field.
10+ years of progressive experience in construction safety management and EH&S is required.
Demonstrated success controlling a comprehensive array of Construction Safety & Environmental risks in large capital construction projects is required with application across J&J business sectors or experience of comparable complexity.
Ability to interact with and influence construction labor force and related field activities in enforcement of regional safety codes and behavior-based safety processes.
Ability to interact with and influence J&J leadership and construction partners to fully embed safety standards and policies and to continue to adopt leading practices as they emerge.
Strong track record of accomplishment preventing injuries in core construction, protecting the environment, and conserving natural resources.
Leadership and Partnering Skills.
Extensive experience in leading safety and environmental initiatives and forming Communities of Practice within a structured organization.
Effective communicator and influencer, capable of securing positive outcomes through discussions with key company leaders.
Demonstrated ability to work across different parts of the organization fostering cooperative partnerships.
Strategic Insight and Organizational Development.
Strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
Demonstration of strong business acumen that includes experience working with leaders and all levels of the organization.
Excellent demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to lead teams, produce and maintain project schedules and budgets, create dashboards, and track metrics, and assemble project information into clearly written reports that document findings, recommendations, and communicate progress.
Ability to produce and implement training programs.
Ability to develop and execute communication and change management strategies across a large, diverse, global set of partners.
Certification in Change Management methodology (ex.
Prosci) is a plus.
Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills are required to partner well with associates at all levels and functions across our global enterprise Preferred.
Experience building relationships with internal and external project partners and customers Global experience of J&J with respect to E&PS and business partner interaction Experience leading complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Other.
Language requirements – Proficiency in English (both oral and written) Travel percentage – This position will require up to 50% domestic and international travel The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ to Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.