EHS Manager

About the role

This is a critical, onsite leadership role responsible for steering all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations, building a proactive safety culture, and ensuring every project team returns home safely every day.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.
• Maintain a visible, engaged presence — modeling what “Safety First” looks like in action.
• Develop & Coach High Performing Safety Teams
• Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent.
• Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Drive High-quality Incident Prevention & Response
• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance.
• Elevate EHS Operations & Communication
• Communicate with senior level EHS personnel, GC site teams, subcontractors, and client partners.
• Manage EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the Site EHS Lead.
• Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms — ensuring projects stay aligned with required standards.
• Build a Strong Safety Culture Across the U.S.
• Travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box’s national safety program.
• Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and teambuilding abilities.
• A deep understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the presence to influence at every level — from frontline workers to senior executives.
• Strong conflict resolution capabilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities in fast-moving environments.
• Outstanding analytical skills, with expertise in incident investigations, RCAs, and hazard mitigation.
• The ability to create structure, build processes, implement improvements, and drive consistent EHS performance.
• Understanding of leading and lagging indicators, safety culture assessments, and loss run data.
• A positive, resilient attitude — thriving under pressure and adapting with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications required: CSP, ASP, or CHST.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital reporting systems.

Role Details

• Location: Onsite daily
• Travel: Up to 15%
• Supervisory responsibility: Project assigned EHS staff