Project ESH Manager

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• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  Various Work Locations USA
• Salary Range: $135,900 - $207,200 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
• NY Positions: A 5% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

The Project ESH Manager oversees development and implementation of an ESH program on a major project. This includes technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; personnel; and processes, plans, procedures, systems, and policy associated with all ESH disciplines. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position reports to the Project Manager.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the project Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program, including all technical, administrative, and compliance aspects across all ESH disciplines.
• Assure that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated into project planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, procurement activities, and subcontract documents.
• Apply Bechtel’s ESH Management System and standards (core processes) to achieve, maintain, and continually improve ESH program execution and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Provide ESH leadership and technical support to project functional groups (engineering, construction, procurement, subcontracts, commissioning, project controls, and document controls) to ensure ESH requirements are effectively addressed in work products and field execution.
• Serve as the primary ESH interface with clients, regulators, and third‑party auditors, including participation in regulatory inspections, formal audits, and executive‑level briefings.
• Prepare and review ESH technical documentation, regulatory notifications, and compliance reports in accordance with contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and Bechtel standards.
• Assure that required permit applications, studies, assessments, and reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Safety and Health Management Plan, discipline‑specific plans, project‑specific control plans, and ESH training and awareness programs in compliance with Bechtel standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead ESH risk identification and assessment activities, emphasizing the use of risk‑based methodologies to prevent incidents, protect people and the environment, and support continual improvement.
• Develop and oversee ESH emergency preparedness and response plans and actively participate as a member of the incident command team to manage emergency situations, coordinate evacuations, and oversee response and recovery activities.

• Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, health, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university or college with 12 or more years of relevant experience; or Bachelor of…