Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Santa Clara, California

Pay Rate: $55–$60 per hour

Per Diem: GSA rate for applicable traveling candidates

Project Duration: 12+ Months

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract / W-2

Industry: Construction

Position Overview

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a 12+ month construction project in Santa Clara, California. Our client, a nationally recognized general contractor, is seeking a qualified safety professional with strong construction safety experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage site-level EHS operations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to safety management, strong communication skills, and experience working alongside project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily EHS operations on an active construction project.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
• Manage and mentor safety personnel while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action initiatives.
• Review and manage Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other project safety documentation.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety orientations, and required safety training.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1 – CSP Qualified

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction safety, safety engineering, or equivalent EHS experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of team management or safety leadership experience.
• Must hold an active Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Option 2 – Experience-Based Qualification

• Minimum of 10 years of construction safety experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of team management or safety leadership experience.
• Must hold an active Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or recognized local equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA construction safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs and personnel on active construction sites.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project leadership, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a consistent presence in the field.

SAVI EHS provides experienced environmental, health, and safety professionals to support construction projects nationwide. We partner with general contractors, owners, and trade partners to strengthen field safety, support regulatory compliance, and build proactive safety cultures. Our team supports projects across mission-critical data centers, commercial construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other complex construction environments.

SAVI EHS provides experienced environmental, health, and safety professionals to support construction projects nationwide. We partner with general contractors, owners, and trade partners to strengthen field safety, support regulatory compliance, and build proactive safety cultures. Our team supports projects across mission-critical data centers, commercial construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other complex construction environments.