Regional Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

“A Day in the Life”

The Regional Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is an upper-level role responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across multiple facilities within an assigned area of responsibility. This role partners closely with regional and site leadership to build a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce risk while supporting operational goals.

The Regional EHS Manager serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, capable of not just doing safety, but influencing others to assume ownership and accountability for safety. The role requires strong leadership skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead through others to achieve goals.

“What You’ll Do”

• Provide regional leadership for EHS programs across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, standards, and objectives.
• Serve as a key advisor to regional and site leadership teams on EHS risks, performance, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive a consistent, sustainable safety culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assess EHS programs to identify gaps, trends, and risks; partner with leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead the development, deployment, and refinement of regional EHS initiatives, best practices, and standardized processes.
• Validate and continuously improve compliance with Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and other corporate EHS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and ANSI.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide timely guidance to leadership and operations to maintain compliance.
• Oversee incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations; ensure root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are effective and sustainable.
• Lead and oversee regional safety audits, inspections, and field observations to verify compliance and effectiveness of controls.
• Review audit findings, track corrective actions, and hold leadership accountable for timely closure.
• Analyze regional EHS performance data to identify trends and develop actionable insights using company metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure company EHS training programs are implemented across the region.
• Support and guide site-level safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote safe work practices through coaching, mentoring, and leadership presence.
• Provide oversight and guidance for contractor safety performance within the region.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management, chemical management and SDS maintenance.
• Support permitting, inspections, and interactions with health, safety and environmental regulatory entities.

“Must Haves”

• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations and management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive change without direct authority.
• Proven experience building and sustaining a strong safety culture across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive solutions.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Computer skills with proficiency navigating Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Copilot).

• Minimum of 5-8 years of dedicated EHS experience, including multi-site or regional responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS programs and influencing operational leadership.
• Valid driver’s license

“Nice to Haves”

• EHS experience working in both General Industry and Construction is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field is desired.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Special Conditions

• Ability to navigate industrial environments to include climbing stairs or ladders, and the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regional travel required, potentially up to 30%.

“Perks”

• It’s a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is “YOU” matter!
• We value our employees' Quality of Life, and when it comes to mental health, recovery, and self-care, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that is why we provide resources where employees can find information on several wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more!
• We all need to rest and recharge, that’s why in addition to vacation and sick time we also offer 10 days + 2 half days company-paid holidays!
• We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Life is unpredictable, having Company Paid Life Insurance and knowing that your loved ones will be protected financially in the event of an unexpected death can give you peace of mind.
• We also offer DailyPay, HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!

Flexibility & Evolving Responsibilities

This job posting is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected in the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and team members may be asked to take on additional tasks or adjust their focus in response to changing business needs—sometimes with or without prior notice. This flexibility is a valued part of our culture and supports our commitment to collaboration, agility, and shared success.

Drug Testing Requirements for Safety-Sensitive Positions

McGrath will continue pre-employment drug testing including marijuana, even in states where it is legal, for this position which is classified as safety-sensitive within our construction operations and Drivers. Ensuring a drug-free environment is not only essential for the well-being of our team members but also aligns with regulatory requirements that govern safety-sensitive positions and commercial driving.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, we do not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process
You are welcome to use AI tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, however, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from AI or another person. This helps us have an authentic conversation and evaluate candidates consistently. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

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