Project ES&H Manager

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement. #LI-AE2

• Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical).
• Supervises EHS personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring.
• Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
• Applies Bechtel's ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution.
• Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements.
• Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.
• Helps write and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel's ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms the investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards.
• Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience developing, implementing, and sustaining ESH management systems and risk-based programs aligned with Bechtel standards and recognized international frameworks, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong analytical and computer skills to support ESH data management, performance trending, dashboards, reporting, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management, including experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead ESH risk identification and mitigation efforts with an understanding of potential impacts to project cost, schedule, and reputation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ESH requirements, risks, and expectations to contractors, project leadership, clients, and senior management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support varied work shifts, and adapt to changing project conditions.
• Experience working in active construction and field environments, including the ability to perform site inspections and work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Knowledge of ESH contractual requirements, subcontractor performance management, and commercial risk considerations related to ESH noncompliance.
• Valid driver's license.

• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO
  14001 and ISO
  45001 Management System standards and certified as an ISO 45001 internal auditor.
• Professional certification (e.g., ASP, OHST, CSP, CIH) or progress toward certification is highly desirable.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing…