HSE Manager

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HSE Manager Job Description

The HSE Manager provides leadership and guidance to construction projects in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (EHS) processes. This role drives a strong safety culture, ensures regulatory and corporate compliance, and partners closely with project leadership and field teams to proactively manage risk, prevent incidents, and support the successful delivery of major construction projects.

• Partner with the Project Manager and project management team to develop, implement, and maintain an effective site-specific EHS plan that aligns with corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assist Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols, including those for vendors and owner personnel working on project sites.
• Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors, supporting the planning and execution of work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and proactively manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
• Coordinate and lead quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits, ensuring systematic review of safety practices and corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct periodic inspections and evaluations of project sites, equipment, and work processes to verify compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies and procedures.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and complete incident reports for Project Management review, including recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Accompany injured employees to treatment and medical evaluations as needed, ensuring all EHS protocols and reporting requirements are followed.
• Advise Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols and perform Environmental Monitoring to identify and control potential exposures and hazards.
• Manage the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy on assigned projects, ensuring proper testing is conducted for pre-employment, vehicle authorization, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and follow-up situations.
• Provide training and education to company personnel on EHS requirements, including coordinating and delivering new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administer the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects in alignment with company standards and expectations.
• Prepare and deliver weekly EHS updates to EHS leadership and project stakeholders, summarizing key metrics, issues, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging with field personnel, reinforcing safe work practices, and recognizing positive EHS behaviors.
• Support construction safety efforts by collaborating with site supervisors and craft workers to identify hazards and implement practical safety solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent field.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field.
• Strong knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal EHS regulations and standards.
• Proven ability to recognize hazards, assess risks, and implement effective control measures.
• Experience conducting EHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated skills in injury management and incident response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach personnel at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on practical, field-ready solutions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively across multiple projects and tasks.
• Competence in developing and delivering EHS training and orientations.

• Experience working with large or complex construction projects is beneficial.
• Familiarity with corporate EHS programs and processes, including project-specific EHS planning and reporting.
• Experience administering drug-free workplace programs and related…