Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The Construction & Installation EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs on construction sites, with a specific focus on coordinating and ensuring compliance among subcontractors. This role ensures that all project participants adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and best safety practices to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enforce company and regulatory EHS requirements for all subcontractors working on active job sites.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation sessions for subcontractors to ensure understanding of site-specific safety procedures and expectations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and activity hazard analyses (AHAs) for adequacy and compliance.
• Perform regular safety inspections and audits of company and subcontractor activities to identify hazards and non-compliance issues.
• Lead and document field incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and other stakeholders regarding safety matters.
• Coordinate daily and weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and joint safety walks with subcontractor representatives.
• Serve as the main point of contact for subcontractor EHS personnel, fostering collaboration and accountability for safety performance.
• Maintain EHS documentation, including permits, inspection reports, training records, and incident logs.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management, spill prevention, and stormwater control measures on job sites.
• Track and analyze subcontractor safety performance metrics and certificates of insurance; report trends to project leadership.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by recognizing safe behaviors and addressing at-risk conditions promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction EHS management experience, with at least 2 years working directly with subcontractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
• Professional certifications preferred: CSP, CHST, OHST, or OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
• Strong understanding of multi-employer worksite safety requirements.
• Proficient in safety management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse subcontractor teams.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and inspections in varying weather and site conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Majority of time spent in the field at active construction sites.
• Exposure to outdoor environments, noise, and physical hazards typical of construction sites.
• May require travel between multiple project locations.