EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The GOR Group is recruiting a Project Safety Manager for a client expanding its data center construction operations across the United States. This is a field based leadership role for someone who can build a strong safety culture, support site teams, and manage Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs in fast moving construction environments.

The selected candidate will train in Plano, Texas, before deploying to data center projects nationwide. They will work closely with site leadership, subcontractors, and corporate EHS partners to identify risks, maintain compliance, and help every team member return home safely.

What You'll Do

• Lead day to day EHS activities at assigned project sites, including inspections, audits, site walks, toolbox talks, and hazard mitigation.
• Partner with site leadership to meet company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Supervise and develop assigned EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators.
• Deliver safety onboarding, training, and coaching for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and follow up.
• Maintain EHS documentation, safety data sheet inventories, metrics, and reports.
• Communicate site safety performance and concerns to the EHS Program Manager and other stakeholders.
• Review and improve safety procedures, forms, and field practices as projects grow.
• Bring consistent safety leadership to new data center construction sites across the country.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, or a BCSP certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST.
• At least 8 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in construction.
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 or 510 strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Hands-on experience with construction site inspections, incident investigations, contractor safety, hazard mitigation, and training.
• The ability to coach field teams, address concerns directly, and influence leaders at every level.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and digital reporting systems.
• Availability to travel nationwide and work onsite daily at assigned projects.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to shape safety performance across a growing national data center construction program. You will have a visible presence in the field, lead assigned safety staff, and help establish practices that can be carried from one project to the next.

The GOR Group is an equal opportunity recruiting partner. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

About The GOR Group

At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume .

We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Strong Communication
• Continuous Learning
• A Willingness to Take on Challenges
• A Strong Work Ethic
• The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments

If your experience does not align with every requirement, but you believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

At GOR Group, we look beyond job titles and keyword matches. We focus on identifying individuals who bring the right attitude, work ethic, leadership, and technical capability to help our clients succeed. We partner with organizations across the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, and infrastructure industries to connect them with professionals who are ready to contribute, grow, and build meaningful careers.

If you're ready to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure while advancing your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Know Someone Who Might Be a Fit?

GOR Group believes in Grit Over Resume . Great talent often comes through strong networks and referrals from industry professionals.

If you know someone in the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, or infrastructure industries who may be open to new opportunities, we offer a $500 referral bonus for successful placements. If your referral is hired and completes the required employment period, we'll reward you for helping connect great talent with great opportunities.

Reach out to our team to learn more about our referral program and current openings.