Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
About The Position
The Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager is responsible for managing the health, safety, environmental compliance, and risk associated with select jobsites and company operations. The EH&S Manager proactively plans, directs, and implements the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Programs to ensure a safe, healthy, environmentally responsible, and accident-free work environment. Supporting field operations, the EH&S Manager ensures construction activities are conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable Cal/OSHA, OSHA, Cal/EPA, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Air District, and local regulations. This role sets the tone for jobsite health, safety, environmental stewardship, and risk management while promoting Company culture, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- CSP or CHST preferred
- OSHA 30 Construction
- CPR/First Aid Trainer
- Knowledge of California environmental regulations (SWPPP, SPCC, BMPs) strongly preferred
- QSP or QSD preferred
- Autodesk software knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee the field to ensure Company jobsites remain hazard- and incident-free through routine safety inspections and audits.
- Support field staff during Cal/OSHA or other regulatory inspections.
- Record, compile, and analyze safety data, update logs, and monitor equipment and maintenance using dedicated safety software.
- Ensure daily tailgate meetings are conducted, documented, and entered into the safety management system.
- Develop, review, and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and ensure they are posted, communicated, and followed at all active work locations.
- Provide recommendations and support to Project Managers and Superintendents regarding jobsite hazards, employee training, equipment operation, and safe material use.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including coordination with internal teams and third-party administrators.
- Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, injuries, environmental incidents, and unsafe conditions; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Stay current on federal, state, county, and local safety and environmental regulations and advise management of regulatory changes and impacts.
- Plan and implement safety and environmental training programs for employees and management, including hazard recognition, equipment operation, spill prevention, and emergency response.
- Facilitate First Aid and CPR training and maintain training records.
- Conduct new-hire orientations, ensuring employees receive safety and environmental instructions prior to beginning work.
- Provide ongoing training as required by OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, including but not limited to: Stormwater (SWPPP) and BMP implementation SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) requirements Hazardous materials and waste management Dust control and air quality requirements Fueling, equipment maintenance, and spill response procedures
- Conduct routine environmental inspections to verify compliance with SWPPP requirements, erosion and sediment controls, spill kits, and housekeeping standards.
- Coordinate environmental incident response, spill reporting, and corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company procedures.
- Assist with permit compliance related to stormwater, grading, trenching, and earthwork activities.
- Support Project Managers and Superintendents in implementing environmental controls and best management practices (BMPs) at jobsites.
- Maintain environmental documentation, inspection logs, and corrective action records.
- Promote environmental awareness and stewardship among field personnel and subcontractors.
- Support the field in reviewing and enforcing subcontractor Safety and Environmental Programs.
- Implement project-specific safety and environmental plans in compliance with federal, state, county, and local regulations, including SDS, hazardous materials handling, and environmental controls.
- Assist with internal and external audits related to safety and environmental compliance.
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, coworkers, and management.
- Maintain frequent communication with Onsite Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Operations Leadership regarding safety and environmental matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
