KYLE O’CONNELL
Orrington
Summary
Director-level leader with 15+ years of experience spanning construction operations, health and safety leadership, military operations, and business development. Proven ability to lead large teams, reduce operational risk, improve safety performance, and drive strategic growth initiatives in high-pressure environments. Air National Guard Master Sergeant (E-7) with Top Secret Clearance and international deployment leadership experience.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development & Health & Safety
N.S. Giles Foundations, Inc.
2018 - Current
- Strengthen relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and clients while supporting strategic business development initiatives.
- Played a key role in acquisition and integration efforts supporting company growth and operational expansion.
- Lead health and safety operations across 10–20 active construction projects supporting 150+ employees.
- Designed and rebuilt company-wide safety program aligned with OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Reduced EMR and workers’ compensation costs through proactive injury management and return-to-work initiatives.
- Manage employee training, certifications, compliance tracking, and workforce development programs.
- Oversee DOT trucking operations and driver qualification compliance.
- Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations with focus on trend analysis and continuous improvement.
- Develop site-specific safety plans, pre-job planning processes, and operational risk mitigation strategies.
- Implemented digital safety systems replacing paper workflows to improve efficiency and accountability.
Master Sergeant (E-7), Team Chief
Air National Guard
Portland, ME
2011 - Current
- Lead teams of up to 14 personnel supporting complex engineering and infrastructure missions.
- Served in leadership roles involving project engineering, safety oversight, logistics coordination, and field operations management.
- Led mission-critical projects supporting MARSOC, Army Special Forces, and Air Force Special Operations.
- Deployed to Kuwait and Qatar (2016–2017) and later led personnel operations in Kenya and Djibouti (2022–2023).
- Managed planning, safety compliance, logistics, and operational execution in austere international environments.
- Maintain active Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Promotion to 2d Lieutenant upon Air Force Officer Training School in June 2026 (Force Support Squadron)
Education
Air Force Officer Training School -
01-2026
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Husson University
01-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Principles
Community College of the Air Force
01-2016
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
01-2016
Skills
- Health & Safety Program Development (OSHA / ANSI Compliance)
- Business Development & Strategic Relationship Management
- Construction Operations Leadership
- Risk Mitigation & Incident Investigation
- Training & Workforce Development
- DOT Compliance & Fleet Safety
- Project Management & Operational Planning
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Board of Directors – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Maine
- Vice Chair – Government Affairs Committee, ABC Maine
- President – Orrington Little League
- Youth Sports Coach – Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- OSHA 30 | OSHA 10
- First Aid / CPR Certified
- MEWP Aerial Lift Trainer
- Manhole & Tower Rescue
- Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS)
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
- Emergency Response Management
- Leadership Development Trainer
- Heavy Equipment Vehicle Trainer
Timeline
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Husson University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Principles
Community College of the Air Force
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
Director of Business Development & Health & Safety
N.S. Giles Foundations, Inc.
2018 - Current
Master Sergeant (E-7), Team Chief
Air National Guard
2011 - Current