EHS Manager

Black Box•Columbus, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Box is expanding its national data center footprint and is searching for a dynamic Project Safety Manager who is ready to take charge in fast-paced, high-stakes construction environments. This is a critical, onsite leadership role responsible for steering all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations, building a proactive safety culture, and ensuring every project team returns home safely every day. As part of our mobile data center workforce, you’ll train at our Plano, TX headquarters, then deploy to major data center projects across the U.S. to elevate safety performance, mentor teams, and represent Black Box’s uncompromising commitment to safety excellence. If you are a decisive leader, skilled communicator, and an expert in construction safety management — this is where you make your impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field (preferred).
8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred.
Professional certifications required: CSP, ASP, STSC, IOSH, or CHST (or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems.
Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting largescale data center construction.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred.
CSP, ASP, STSC, IOSH, or CHST (or equivalent) professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.
Maintain a visible, engaged presence — modeling what “Safety First” looks like in action.
Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent.
Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors.
Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance.
Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners.
Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager.
Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms — ensuring projects stay aligned with corporate standards.
As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box’s national safety program.
Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site.