Job Description

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Sterling, VA / Northern Virginia

Compensation: $120,000 – $135,000 annually + Annual Bonus + Vehicle allowance

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Data Center Construction – General Contractor

A prominent General Contractor is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for a direct hire opportunity supporting a mission-critical data center facility project in Northern Virginia. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and the chance to be part of a highly respected builder specializing in complex, high-tech construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations on a large-scale data center construction site, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulations.
• Conduct daily documented safety inspections and thorough hazard analyses to identify and address potential risks.
• Deliver comprehensive site-specific safety orientations and maintain onboarding compliance for all project personnel.
• Oversee crane operations, critical lifts, and elevated work activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Facilitate and participate in Daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to promote proactive risk mitigation across trades.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Partner with project management teams to foster a proactive, injury-free culture aligned with company safety goals.
• Analyze safety performance through leading and lagging indicators and implement targeted action plans.
• Review and audit contractor EHS plans, ensuring strict adherence and continuous compliance improvement.
• Confirm that all workers are appropriately trained and qualified for site-specific tasks, including high-risk work.
• Lead site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and collaborate with trade partner EHS teams for coordinated site safety leadership.
• Act as the primary liaison for client-side risk management and EHS communications.
• Deliver tailored EHS training sessions and reinforcement programs to enhance site-wide engagement.
• Support the execution of positive reinforcement and recognition programs to sustain high safety performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of EHS experience in commercial construction, specifically supporting data center or mission-critical facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale MEP systems, crane operations, high-voltage electrical safety, and heavy equipment operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software (e.g., Procore, Velocity EHS).
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field.
• OSHA 510 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Advanced safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, GSP, or STS highly preferred.

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