Senior EHS Manager

Position Overview The Senior EHS Manager provides overall leadership, direction, and governance for all EHS functions on a large-scale electrical construction project. This position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data center environment. The Senior EHS Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all EHS matters at the project level, interfacing directly with project leadership, clients, and owners. This role drives the implementation and continuous improvement of Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, establishes clear expectations for field execution, and ensures alignment across all project teams to achieve a high-performing safety culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all EHS activities on assigned project(s), ensuring consistent implementation of company programs, regulatory requirements, and client expectationsServe as the primary EHS interface with client and owner representatives, participating in high-level meetings, reporting, and strategic discussionsEstablish and drive project-wide safety strategy, priorities, and performance expectations in alignment with corporate EHS objectivesProvide leadership, direction, and oversight to EHS team members at assigned project(s) ensuring consistent execution across all areas of the projectMaintain visibility across the project through field engagement, leadership presence, and verification of safety performanceEnsure effective planning and safe execution of high-risk activities, including electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), crane operations, confined space activities, and other critical operationsLead incident management processes, including reporting, investigation oversight, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementationOversee safety audits, inspections, and performance evaluations to ensure compliance and continuous improvementPartner with construction leadership, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Energy Control teams to align safety with project execution and sequencingEnsure effective implementation and oversight of safety permitting processes across the projectMaintain and communicate project safety performance metrics, trends, and key indicators to leadership, clients, and corporate EHSDrive a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives Education, Qualifications, & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field (preferred); equivalent field experience considered10+ years of experience in construction EHS, with demonstrated experience leading electrical contractor safety programs on large-scale or mission-critical projectsStrong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control (LOTO) requirementsProven experience leading incident investigations, audits, and safety program implementationDemonstrated ability to influence project leadership, engage clients, and drive safety culture across large teamsCertifications:OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required)First Aid/CPR (required)CHST, CSP, ASP or equivalent (preferred)NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training Powered by JazzHR bFepLNCGfN