Project EHS Manager

Description

• Work closely with construction management, QA/QC, and Commissioning & Energy Control teams to coordinate safe work sequencing and ensure risk is managed proactively.
• Maintain a daily presence in the field to observe work practices, verify compliance, and reinforce expectations.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and field safety audits to identify and mitigate risk.
• Conduct and document routine safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Provide day-to-day direction, mentoring, and technical guidance to site supervision, foremen, and subcontractors regarding safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between site management, the Director of EHS, and client representatives on all EHS matters.
• Track and trend site safety performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee site safety orientation and ensure all Hays personnel and subcontractors meet training and competency requirements prior to mobilization.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHS records, including training logs, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Participate in project coordination meetings, readiness reviews, and subcontractor safety briefings.
• Manage reporting of near misses, first-aid cases, and recordable incidents; ensure root-cause analyses are completed and lessons learned are communicated.
• Provide assurance and oversight through independent audits of the company’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Electrical Safety, and Energy Control programs, verifying compliance and effective field execution in coordination with Commissioning and QA/QC leadership.
• Promote a positive safety culture through recognition, engagement, and visible leadership in the field.
• Submit weekly and monthly safety reports to corporate EHS leadership, including key metrics and corrective actions.
• Lead all EHS functions at the project level, ensuring compliance with Hays corporate EHS policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Support emergency-response planning, drills, and site-specific safety campaigns.

Requirements

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• 5+ years of experience managing EHS programs in the electrical construction or mission-critical/data-center environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control requirements.
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and lead by example in a fast-paced construction setting.
• Proven experience developing and conducting field training, audits, and incident investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent field experience considered in lieu of formal education

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance