Vice President, EHS - Construction

T5 Data Centers•Chicago, GA

About The Position

The Vice President of EHS – Construction provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across T5’s development and construction portfolio. This role establishes the vision, governance framework, and performance standards that drive a world-class safety culture throughout the organization. The VP ensures that all construction and development activities operate with the highest levels of safety, security, environmental compliance, and operational integrity. Serving as the senior authority on EHS matters, the VP partners with executive leadership, site teams, and clients to reduce risk, elevate compliance, and implement scalable systems that support T5’s rapid growth. This position plays a critical role in protecting people, property, and brand reputation while enabling high-performance execution across multiple, complex, mission-critical construction programs. The Vice President of EHS – Construction provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across T5’s development and construction portfolio. This role establishes the vision, governance framework, and performance standards that drive a world-class safety culture throughout the organization. The VP ensures that all construction and development activities operate with the highest levels of safety, security, environmental compliance, and operational integrity. Serving as the senior authority on EHS matters, the VP partners with executive leadership, site teams, and clients to reduce risk, elevate compliance, and implement scalable systems that support T5’s rapid growth. This position plays a critical role in protecting people, property, and brand reputation while enabling high-performance execution across multiple, complex, mission-critical construction programs.

Requirements

Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and influence teams across all levels of the organization
Expertise in developing and implementing EHS strategies, training programs, and compliance systems that produce measurable results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically
Excellent organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail capabilities
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, train, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 12 years of progressive EHS leadership experience
10+ years of construction safety experience supporting large-scale new builds or mega-projects ($1B+)
5+ years of General Contractor–side experience
3+ years leading and managing teams in a multi-site environment
Demonstrated experience implementing EHS programs for large, distributed construction and operational portfolios

Nice To Haves

Data center or mission-critical infrastructure experience strongly preferred
Professional certifications such as CSP or CHST required or strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with executives and site leadership to define strategic EHS priorities and translate them into tactical programs that reinforce compliance, quality, and ethical standards
Develop and communicate a clear, enterprise-wide EHS vision and strategic roadmap aligned with company values and long-term business objectives
Provide executive leadership and guidance to EHS teams across all T5 locations, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Monitor leading and lagging indicators—including audits, incident rates, training performance, and new program adoption—to ensure the safety program remains aligned with organizational goals
Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing EHS team capable of supporting T5 and client-related compliance requirements
Partner with department leaders to ensure EHS initiatives align with budgetary objectives and operational needs
Maintain expert knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and ensure companywide adherence
Continuously evolve program structure, policies, and practices to support a growing organization and enhance business performance
Maintain relationships with third-party service providers supporting regulatory compliance and program execution
Establish processes to monitor regulatory changes and proactively update company policies accordingly
Oversee execution of required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to local, state, and federal agencies
Identify potential environmental, health, and safety risks associated with construction and facilities operations and develop effective mitigation plans
Conduct and manage risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; recommend and track corrective actions
Provide timely metrics and trend analysis to executive leadership; collaborate with management to implement actions that reduce safety risk
Develop and implement comprehensive EHS training programs for construction and development teams, ensuring consistent adoption of policies, procedures, and best practice