HSE Manager

Walsh Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The HSE Manager supports the Midwest Transportation Division in the Chicagoland area by assisting with inspections and accident investigations, conducting safety meetings, and implementing health, safety, and environmental (EHS) processes. The role maintains records, logs, and reports required by the contractor, client, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The HSE Manager works with project management and project teams to establish and carry out site-specific EHS plans, coordinate subcontractor and project EHS programs, identify and manage hazards, and ensure compliance with regulations and company and owner requirements. The position also supports employee training and orientation, incident response, environmental monitoring, drug-free workplace testing, audits, and regular EHS reporting. Walsh describes itself as a fourth-generation, family-owned, fast-growing company that combines a small-company feel with large-company backing. It highlights challenging work, an innovative problem-solving environment, supportive managers, growth and development opportunities, flexibility in career progression, and opportunities to work and live across the United States. The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits. Base pay depends on factors including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent.
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field.
Excellent communication skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
Knowledge of regulations and standards, hazard recognition, and injury management.
Some travel required.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Manager and management team to develop and implement a site-specific EHS plan consistent with corporate, divisional, and regional programs and processes.
Assist Project Managers and EHS Managers or Specialists in coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols, including those for vendors and owner personnel working on company projects.
Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors.
Help plan and coordinate work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
Coordinate quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits.
Inspect and evaluate project sites, equipment, and processes for compliance with applicable regulations and company and owner policies and procedures.
Conduct accident investigations and complete incident reports for Project Management review.
Accompany injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation.
Ensure EHS protocols are followed.
Advise Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols and perform Environmental Monitoring.
Manage the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy and ensure required pre-employment, vehicle authorization, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, and follow-up testing.
Provide EHS training and education to company personnel, including coordinating new-hire EHS orientation programs.
Administer the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.
Prepare and provide a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.