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About the Role

The EHS Manager provides on-site leadership and oversight for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions on large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring compliance with corporate EHS policies, regulatory requirements, and safety expectations. This role serves as the primary site resource for implementing and sustaining EHS programs, driving hazard identification, risk mitigation, incident prevention, and continuous improvement to foster a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all EHS programs on assigned large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Partner with project management, field supervision, and craft personnel to implement and maintain effective hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safe work practices.
• Direct and conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, verify compliance, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee development and maintenance of Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other safety documentation.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety stand downs, ongoing safety training, and project orientations.
• Ensure prompt reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, and other events; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with high-risk work activities including lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, confined space entry, and other critical operations.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including incident reports, inspection logs, training documentation, and other regulatory or project-required records.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Owners, and project stakeholders to meet project-specific safety expectations and lead the safety portion of project meetings.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to field supervisors, craftworkers, and EHS employees.
• Lead the implementation of corporate EHS initiatives, policies, and improvement programs across the project.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in construction safety, environmental health, or occupational safety roles.
• 3+ years in a leadership or site safety management role on large construction or industrial projects.
• Experience working on large-scale electrical, commercial, or industrial construction projects preferred.
• Experience in Mission-critical/data-center environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy control (LOTO) programs.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing safety programs in compliance with federal and regulations.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; navigate uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders; and perform bending, kneeling, and reaching activities.
• May require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Sufficient visual acuity is required to read plans and documents and to inspect work activities and surrounding conditions.
• Work may occur outdoors for significant portions of the day, in varying weather conditions, with exposure to loud noise and typical construction-site hazards.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as necessary.

Skills

• Strong Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic oversight and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and reinforce company safety expectations
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5-10+ years
• 3+ years leadership

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays
• Travel to project sites; per diem provided when applicable
• Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company.

About the Company

• Join a company that’s building more than just electrical systems—join a team committed to safety, excellence, and innovation.
• Hays Electrical Services is a fast-growing company.