HSE Manager
About The Position
The HSE Manager supports the Midwest Transportation Division in the Chicagoland area by helping implement health, safety, and environmental (EHS) processes. The role assists with inspections, accident investigations, and safety meetings, and maintains records, logs, and reports required by the contractor, client, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Working directly with Project Managers and management teams, the HSE Manager develops and implements site-specific EHS plans and coordinates EHS programs with subcontractors, vendors, and owner personnel. The position evaluates work sites, equipment, and processes for compliance; investigates incidents; supports injured employees through treatment and evaluation; advises on industrial hygiene; conducts environmental monitoring; manages the Drug-Free Workplace Policy; provides EHS training; administers the corporate SPAT process; and submits weekly updates to EHS Leadership. Some travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent.
- CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
- At least 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 an effective site-specific EHS plan in accordance with corporate, divisional, and regional programs and processes.
- Assist Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols, including those for vendors and owner personnel working on company projects.
- Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors and help plan work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
- Coordinate quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits.
- Periodically 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 and ensure EHS protocols are followed.
- Advise Project Management on industrial hygiene protocols and perform environmental monitoring.
- Manage the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including 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.
- Complete and provide a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.
- Compile and maintain required safety records, logs, and reports.
Benefits
- The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development.
- Flexibility in career path and progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
