Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Pharmaceutical Construction

SAVI EHS – Durham, North Carolina (On-Site) Direct Hire to Client

Compensation

• $120,000 - $130,000 Annual Salary
• Vehicle Allowance
• Gas Card

Employment Type

• Full-Time | W-2 Position
• Immediate Start

Position Overview

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Durham, North Carolina.

This position will work closely with project leadership, trade partners, and client representatives to oversee site-wide safety compliance and drive a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction. Candidates with previous pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, cleanroom, or highly regulated manufacturing construction experience are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong construction safety background, experience managing multiple subcontractors, and the ability to support a fast-paced project while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance for all construction activities
• Conduct documented daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations
• Review and participate in Daily Hazard Analyses (DHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs)
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and site-specific safety plans
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Support high-risk operations including crane activities, rigging, excavation, fall protection, confined space entry, and electrical work
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Verify worker qualifications, certifications, and training requirements
• Track and analyze leading and lagging safety indicators
• Partner with project leadership to maintain an injury-free workplace and strong safety culture
• Serve as a liaison between the client, project team, and trade partner safety representatives

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction EHS experience
• Previous pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, semiconductor, or highly regulated manufacturing construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
• Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
• OSHA 30 required
• OSHA 510 preferred
• OSHA 500 preferred
• CHST, STSC, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP certification preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital safety management platforms

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical facility construction
• Cleanroom construction
• Biotechnology manufacturing facilities
• GMP-regulated environments
• Mechanical, electrical, and process utility installations
• Commissioning and startup activities
• Contractor and subcontractor safety management