Area Program Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety Construction

Google•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$159,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As a member of the Compliance, Security and Risk Management (CSRM), Construction EHS team, you will be responsible for supporting the EHS construction program and team. You will play a critical role by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across data centers and contractors to protect Google’s interests. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development and deployment of EHS programs and initiatives across a defined area. You will work directly with Data Center partners, general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades and organizations, key integrators, fabricators, and commissioning agents to improve the EHS programs and performance on our projects. You will engage in pre-qualification evaluations of potential vendors, update the project manual, and communicate EHS expectations. You'll be involved in strategic planning, risk mitigation and on-time delivery. You will be responsible for establishing and tracking a set of performance metrics, developing and implementing best practices including lessons learned regularly reporting out to stakeholders to help the organization scale efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program or project management.
Experience working in construction with a focus on safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Experience in safety metrics reporting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional certificate or other applicable EHS certifications.
5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Fundamental understanding of the project management process and basic construction agreement structures.
Excellent communication, facilitation and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and ownership of the EHS program for area construction oversight and data collection.
Ensure that contractors deliver on Program safety performance expectations and agreement requirements providing timely solutions to issues.
Monitor, advise and assist the construction project teams to protect people, environment and ensure compliance.
Drive a culture that embraces a continuous learning approach and aligns with organizational strategies including goals and objectives.
Liaise with the wider Construction EHS team to ensure best practices are fully and completely implemented, progress reported, trends and data captured, analyzed and risks mitigated to an acceptable level ensuring that the operational capacity of a live data center is not compromised.