What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at SLS Consultants?
SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!
We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support the construction of a large-scale hyperscale data center campus in Kansas City. This individual will be responsible for driving site-wide safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a proactive safety culture, and partnering closely with construction leadership, trade partners, and client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Core Responsibilities
SLS Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic
We are currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support the construction of a large-scale hyperscale data center campus in Kansas City. This individual will be responsible for driving site-wide safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a proactive safety culture, and partnering closely with construction leadership, trade partners, and client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead all site Environmental, Health & Safety activities for a hyperscale data center construction project.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel.
- Conduct routine site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
- Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Facilitate safety orientation, training, and toolbox talk programs.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and project safety requirements.
- Track and report leading and lagging safety metrics to project leadership.
- Support contractor prequalification reviews and safety performance assessments.
- Participate in project planning activities to identify and mitigate construction risks.
- Serve as the primary EHS resource for project teams, clients, and field personnel.
- 5 years of Environmental Health & Safety experience supporting large-scale construction projects.
- Data Center, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial, Mission Critical, or similar complex construction experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- OSHA 30 certification required; CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification preferred.
- A premier compensation package designed to attract and retain top-tier industry talent.
- Participation in incentive programs tied to firm growth and milestones.
- Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate corporate matching contribution.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays to support personal well-being.
- Monthly structured learning opportunities and professional development.
SLS Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic