Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Manager – Field Operations

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Field Operations

QXO, Inc. is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders.

The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Field Operations, you will serve as the primary safety partner for QXO's field operations, supporting framing, construction, installation, and project-based activities across the region. You will work closely with field leaders, project managers, and operational teams to ensure the effective execution of QXO's EHS programs and standards across 60-70 sites.

This highly visible role requires extensive field presence and travel throughout the region to evaluate jobsite conditions, coach leaders, identify and mitigate risks, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement. The EHS Manager will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping operational teams safely execute work while achieving business objectives.

• Serve as the regional EHS leader supporting framing, construction, installation, and other field-based operations.
• Travel regularly throughout the region to conduct jobsite visits, safety assessments, project audits, and leadership coaching.
• Ensure consistent implementation and execution of QXO's EHS policies, procedures, and standards across all field operations.
• Build strong relationships with field supervisors, project managers, and operational leaders to drive ownership of safety performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to field leadership on risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety best practices.

• Maintain expert knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Monitor field operations for compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on high-risk activities including:
• Fall protection
• Framing operations
• Ladder safety
• Scaffolding
• Powered industrial trucks and equipment
• Electrical safety
• Lockout/Tagout
• Excavation and trenching
• Material handling and rigging
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Support regulatory inspections and audits and assist operational teams in addressing findings and corrective actions.

• Conduct field audits, jobsite inspections, and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Partner with operations leaders to develop practical solutions that eliminate hazards and reduce risk.
• Verify corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Review project plans, work activities, and operational changes to identify potential safety impacts before work begins.
• Promote the use of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and other proactive risk management tools.

• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, near misses, and significant safety events.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions to completion and evaluate effectiveness.
• Identify trends and recurring risks across projects and regions and develop mitigation strategies.

• Champion a Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)-based safety culture that emphasizes learning, risk recognition, and continuous improvement while supporting operational excellence.
• Drive the identification, reporting, and investigation of Potential Serious Injury and Fatality (pSIF) events and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) incidents, facilitating high-impact Learning Teams to uncover systemic…