EHS Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Muskogee, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager will provide experienced safety leadership and field oversight across active heavy civil construction operations supporting a private data center owner in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The long-term project includes water processing, wastewater treatment, and lagoon construction for mission-critical data center operations. The role works closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, field personnel, and other onsite safety professionals to maintain safe operations while supporting schedule and production goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction safety leader with at least 10 years of experience, a strong field presence, and the ability to manage safety across multiple trades and contractors. The position is scheduled for five 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, approximately 50 hours per week, with potential weekend work depending on project schedule and weather conditions. The stated duration is 18+ months, with a January 2027 start. Compensation is $53 per hour and $79.50 per overtime hour; travelers receive $125 per day in per diem, and pay is weekly.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of construction safety management experience.
OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification.
Management or safety leadership training.
Incident investigation training.
Experience managing safety programs on active construction projects.
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
Strong field leadership and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate safety expectations across multiple contractors and trades.

Nice To Haves

Heavy civil construction experience.
Water or wastewater treatment construction experience.
Lagoon construction experience.
Data center or mission-critical infrastructure experience.
Large industrial construction experience.
Excavation and trenching safety experience.
Underground utility construction experience.
Contractor safety management experience.
Experience leading safety programs on large, multi-trade projects.

Responsibilities

Provide daily EHS leadership and field safety oversight throughout active construction operations.
Support water processing, wastewater treatment, and lagoon construction activities.
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific safety requirements.
Coordinate safety expectations with project management, supervision, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations.
Ensure corrective actions are properly communicated and implemented.
Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel.
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
Support other onsite safety personnel and project leadership.
Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.