Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR)

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Site Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads field execution of the EHS program for a first-of-a-kind nuclear new-build construction project. As the senior EHS leader on site, this role drives safe execution throughout site preparation, major civil works, structural erection, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and transition to operations. The manager provides daily leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary EHS organization and partners with project management, EPC contractors, subcontractors, craft labor, regulators, and owner representatives to sustain high standards of safety performance and nuclear safety culture.

The role leads day-to-day EHS activities on a large, multi-employer construction project; maintains a visible field presence; develops site EHS personnel; and advises site leadership on operational risk and project execution. It implements and improves the project EHS Management System, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements, and oversees critical-risk controls, contractor performance, audits, incident learning, environmental and occupational health programs, and emergency preparedness.

This position is remote and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers, where applicable, are contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for such access. Employment is limited to people legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable. The role involves a client’s critical infrastructure, and shortlisted candidates may be subject to heightened security checks. Relocation assistance is provided. The U.S. pay range is $129,000–$214,900, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. The posting was expected to remain open for at least seven days after October 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 15 years of EHS experience in heavy industrial or large construction environments.
• At least 10 years managing EHS programs on large construction projects.
• At least 5 years leading EHS teams in a supervisory or senior management capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractors in complex, multi-employer work environments.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety, critical risk management, and contractor management systems.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, project executives, and contractor organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, lead programs or projects, document, plan, promote and execute programs, and apply project management skills.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable to the candidate.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable, and ability to satisfy heightened client security checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nuclear construction or nuclear operations experience.
• Experience on large EPC or turnkey power generation projects.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, LNG, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial megaprojects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• CHST, CIH, CHMM, PE, NEBOSH, or equivalent professional certification.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture principles, human performance tools, corrective action programs, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and operational readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS activities for a large multi-employer construction project involving EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and support organizations.
• Maintain a visible field presence and engage workforce leaders, supervisors, construction managers, and craft personnel.
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage the performance of site EHS professionals.
• Promote a safety culture in which workers identify hazards, raise concerns, and use stop-work authority.
• Serve as the principal EHS advisor to site leadership on operational risk and project execution.
• Implement and continuously improve the project EHS Management System; maintain the Site EHS Plan and related procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, environmental permits, owner requirements, contractual obligations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Establish site-specific EHS programs for construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Lead implementation and verification of controls for high-risk construction and operational activities, including lifting, heavy transport, excavation, work at height, confined spaces, hazardous energy, electrical safety, concrete and formwork, heavy equipment, industrial hygiene, pressure testing, and simultaneous operations.
• Ensure risk assessments, job hazard analyses, permit-to-work systems, pre-job planning, and field verification are consistently applied before work begins.
• Evaluate contractor EHS performance through inspections, audits, observations, and reviews; review and approve contractor EHS plans, mobilization packages, methodologies, and risk assessments; and validate contractor EHS personnel qualifications.
• Promote contractor accountability and collaboration, intervene when conditions or behaviors fall short of requirements, and stop work when necessary to prevent serious injury or environmental impacts.
• Develop and implement inspection, observation, audit, and surveillance programs; analyze leading and lagging indicators; and report EHS performance to project leadership and executive management.
• Support project readiness reviews, constructability reviews, and major work package assessments.
• Lead investigations of serious injuries, high-potential incidents, environmental events, and near misses; address organizational and systemic causes; manage lessons learned; and drive timely corrective-action closure.
• Oversee stormwater and erosion control, spill prevention and response, air quality, waste and water management, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, heat stress, noise, silica and welding fume controls, and occupational health surveillance.
• Develop and execute construction emergency response plans; coordinate with project security, fire protection, medical providers, and local emergency response agencies; and conduct readiness drills and exercises.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior