What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at SAVI EHS?
Compensation
$50.00 – $55.00 per hour
40–50 hours per week
Local Candidates
Employment Type
Full-Time | W-2 Position
6-Month Project Assignment | Immediate Start potential extension
Position Overview
SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to support a hyperscale data center construction project in San Jose, California. This is a 6-month assignment with an immediate start, supporting a high-profile project with a leading General Contractor. Local candidates are strongly preferred.
The EHS Manager will oversee daily safety operations, working closely with project leadership and trade partners to ensure all activities are compliant with OSHA standards, client requirements, and site-specific safety plans. This role is ideal for a safety professional ready to step in quickly and contribute to a fast-paced, large-scale data center project.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance for all on-site construction activities
- Conduct documented daily EHS inspections, audits, and safety observations
- Monitor trade partner activities to ensure adherence to approved safety plans and procedures
- Participate in and review Daily Hazard Analyses (DHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Support high-risk operations including cranes, rigging, fall protection, electrical work, and LOTO
- Deliver site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training as needed
- Track safety metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with project leadership to promote an injury-free workplace and strong safety culture
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of construction EHS experience (data center or mission-critical experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
- Experience working with multiple subcontractors and trade partners on active job sites
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 500
- BCSP certification such as CHST strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems
Salary : $50 - $55