Senior HSE Manager

KBR•Richmond, VA

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives for a multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project. The position leads the project HSE strategy, governance, and assurance program and serves as the owner's senior HSE representative, providing independent oversight of EPC, EPCM, construction management, and contractor HSE performance through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. The Senior HSE Manager oversees project health, safety, and environmental performance; monitors contractor safety programs; conducts performance assessments; facilitates safety leadership initiatives; and promotes a zero-incident culture. The role ensures project activities meet client and KBR expectations, applicable regulatory requirements, corporate standards, industry best practices, and project safety objectives. It provides leadership to protect personnel, communities, assets, and the environment. The role includes leading HSE strategy and governance; contractor oversight; risk management; incident prevention and investigation; regulatory compliance; environmental stewardship; field assurance; emergency preparedness; HSE reporting and analytics; and support for construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup. KBR describes its culture as centered on people, Zero Harm, and helping employees Belong, Connect, and Grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
At least 15 years of progressive HSE experience.
At least 10 years supporting large industrial capital projects.
At least 3 years of leadership or management experience.
Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost (TIC).
Experience with EPC, EPCM, and Construction Management delivery models.
Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.
Leadership competencies include executive presence, safety leadership, strategic thinking, risk management, contractor management, conflict resolution, incident investigation, regulatory compliance expertise, strong communication, and influencing and coaching capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician).
CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist).
NEBOSH Diploma.
OSHA 30/500.
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Project HSE Execution Strategy and Assurance Program.
Establish project-wide HSE goals, objectives, KPIs, and leading metrics; serve as the owner's primary authority on HSE matters and provide visible safety leadership.
Build a safety culture emphasizing personal accountability and intervention, and align owner requirements with contractor HSE programs.
Oversee HSE performance of EPC, EPCM, construction contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
Review and approve contractor HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and site-specific safety programs.
Conduct formal audits, field assessments, and management reviews; verify compliance with regulatory requirements and project standards; recommend corrective actions and recovery plans.
Lead project-wide hazard identification and risk management, including review of critical lifts, work at height, confined space entry, electrical safety, excavation and trenching, heavy transportation, hot work, and SIMOPS.
Ensure effective implementation of Life-Saving Rules and Critical Risk Controls.
Lead the owner's participation in incident investigations; ensure root cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and high-potential events; track corrective actions through closure; communicate lessons learned and develop initiatives to prevent recurring events.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local jurisdictional requirements, environmental permits, and corporate standards; interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders; monitor regulatory changes and support audits and inspections.
Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including waste management, water protection, hazardous materials, and spill prevention and response; monitor environmental performance and reporting.
Conduct routine field safety engagements and site walks; participate in toolbox talks, contractor meetings, and safety leadership reviews.
Verify permit-to-work systems and monitor the quality of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs); promote workforce involvement through observation and reporting programs.
Develop and maintain project emergency response plans, coordinate drills and exercises, ensure readiness of medical, rescue, and crisis management resources, and support business continuity and resilience planning.
Develop executive-level HSE dashboards, analyze leading and lagging indicators, present performance reports, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives.
Support construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup; participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs); verify operational readiness and coordinate HSE integration between construction and operations.