HSE Manager

Job Description

Our client, the U.S.’s largest commercial real estate services firm, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE Manager to oversee safety operations on an active data center construction and infrastructure project. This 5-month contract role is ideal for a seasoned construction safety professional with extensive OSHA compliance knowledge, strong field leadership skills, and experience managing safety programs across complex construction environments. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

The HSE Manager will serve as the primary onsite safety resource, supporting project teams of approximately 15–30 personnel and working closely with contractors, subcontractors, client representatives, and project leadership. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of construction safety experience, strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills, and the ability to proactively identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee construction safety activities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and project-specific safety standards.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety observations, inspections, and audits to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and evaluate safety procedures associated with ongoing construction activities.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct and support incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor safety practices across both low-hazard and high-hazard construction activities.
• Evaluate changing safety risks as infrastructure systems are reconnected, tested, and commissioned.
• Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, project leadership, and client safety representatives to address safety concerns and maintain compliance.
• Ensure emergency response procedures and preparedness measures are established and followed.
• Conduct compliance reviews and maintain accurate safety inspection, incident, and training documentation.
• Proactively identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and work with project teams to implement effective solutions.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for project personnel, providing guidance on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and reinforce accountability for safe work practices throughout the project.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of construction safety experience , including direct involvement with active construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction management practices, jobsite hazards, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Demonstrated experience performing site inspections, safety audits, and compliance reviews.
• Experience leading safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee or contractor safety training.
• Experience reviewing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and evaluating safe work procedures.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and client representatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence safety practices and drive compliance without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving safety concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using safety reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), or a related field.
• Previous construction safety experience on data center projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience overseeing safety during system testing, reconnection, and commissioning activities.