HSE Manager

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle;

from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

The HSE Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of safety on the job site, ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.). This role provides leadership in hazard mitigation, incident prevention, and training while reporting directly to the HSE Program Manager. Strong leadership, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication skills are critical for success in this role.

• Implement and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs at the job site.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client safety requirements, and site-specific policies.
• Conduct routine site audits and inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field supervisors to proactively address safety concerns.
• Serve as a liaison between the owner and other trades onsite to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of safety compliance efforts, audit results, and corrective actions.
• Ensure the Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHSP) is current and applicable to all work activities.
• Conduct and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure completion before work begins.
• Oversee the completion and review of Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and JHAs prior to job execution.
• Implement and enforce site-specific safety plans, ensuring hazards are identified and mitigated.
• Oversee the proper use of PPE, fall protection, and other required safety equipment.
• Develop and enforce emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and drills.
• Ensure all subcontractors on-site have been vetted, are approved, and remain in compliance with safety requirements through regular follow-ups and audits.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and injuries, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit detailed incident reports to the Regional Program Manager and client representatives as required.

• Work closely with foremen, tradespeople, and project supervisors to reinforce safety expectations.
• Ensure all workers are aware of site safety policies, emergency procedures, and hazard reporting protocols.
• Maintain and organize all safety-related documentation, including inspection reports, training records, and incident logs, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.

• 5+ years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments.
• OSHA #500 or 502 - Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• Has the capability to teach in front of an audience.
• Safety specific knowledge in the following areas is required:
• Fall Protection
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Electrical Safety
• Proven experience as a Safety Manager in a similar industry.
• History of managing safety professionals.
• Data Center experience as a safety professional
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations…