Senior EHS Manager
About The Position
The Senior EHS Manager provides overall leadership, direction, and governance for all EHS functions on a large-scale electrical construction project. The position ensures compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data center environment. The Senior EHS Manager is the primary project-level contact for EHS matters and interfaces directly with project leadership, clients, and owners. The role drives implementation and continuous improvement of Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, establishes expectations for field execution, and aligns project teams to support a high-performing safety culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction EHS, including demonstrated experience leading electrical contractor safety programs on large-scale or mission-critical projects.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control (LOTO) requirements.
- Proven experience leading incident investigations, audits, and safety program implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to influence project leadership, engage clients, and drive safety culture across large teams.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (required).
- First Aid/CPR certification (required).
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent field experience is considered.
- CHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee EHS activities on assigned projects, ensuring implementation of company programs, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
- Serve as the primary EHS interface with client and owner representatives, participating in high-level meetings, reporting, and strategic discussions.
- Establish and drive project-wide safety strategy, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with corporate EHS objectives.
- Lead, direct, and oversee EHS team members to ensure consistent execution across project areas.
- Maintain project visibility through field engagement, leadership presence, and verification of safety performance.
- Ensure effective planning and safe execution of high-risk activities, including electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), crane operations, and confined-space activities.
- Lead incident management, including reporting, investigation oversight, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Oversee safety audits, inspections, and performance evaluations to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Partner with construction leadership, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Energy Control teams to align safety with project execution and sequencing.
- Ensure effective implementation and oversight of project safety permitting processes.
- Maintain and communicate safety performance metrics, trends, and key indicators to leadership, clients, and corporate EHS.
- Drive a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
