Construction EHS Manager
Role Description
The Construction EHS Manager owns the EHS construction oversight program for a defined area while directly managing the team of contract construction EHS technicians who provide daily boots-on-the-ground coverage across active sites. You are accountable both for the strategy and for the execution.
Accountable for pre-qualifying vendors, setting EHS expectations, holding contractors to agreement requirements, and mitigating risk across concurrent projects.
Ensure techs are physically present on site every day, walking the work, catching hazards in real time, and enforcing the program.
This is a remote role with regular travel to active construction sites. The ideal candidate is agile, strategic, and hands-on.
Trustworthy with confidential information.
Highly organized and self-motivated.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Drive a safety-first culture where every worker onsite is empowered to identify and mitigate risks.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in program or project management.
5+ years of experience in the construction, industrial, or process industry.
Experience directly supervising or leading field EHS staff or safety technicians.
Requirements
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other applicable EHS certifications (CIH, CHST, OHST, or similar).
10+ years of experience in EHS construction and subcontractor management.
Experience working in operational data centers with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated experience managing a distributed team of field safety technicians across multiple sites.
Knowledge of safety program design and implementation.
Understanding of construction program management, including basic construction agreements.
Proven experience managing contractor safety and environmental compliance on multi-million dollar capital projects.
Familiarity with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills; deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
Benefits
A collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Meaningful work protecting workers, communities, and the environment.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects and industry-leading practices.