EHS manager

Black Box is expanding our national data center footprint - and we're researching for a dynamic Project Safety Manager who is ready to take charge in fast paced high stakes construction environments. This is a critical, onsite leadership role responsible for steering all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations, building a proactive safety culture, and ensuring every project team returns home safely every day. As part of our mobile data center workforce , you'll train at our Plano, TX headquarters, then deploy to major data center projects across the U.S. to elevate safety performance, mentor teams, and represent Black Box's uncompromising commitment to safety excellence. If you are a decisive leader, skilled communicator, and an expert in construction safety management - this is where you make your impact. WhatYou'llLead Be the Safety Leader Everyone Trusts Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards. Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-timerisk mitigation. Maintain a visible, engaged presence - modeling what "Safety First" looks like in action. Develop & CoachHigh PerformingSafety Teams Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent. Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors. DriveHigh-qualityIncident Prevention & Response Lead incident investigations, conduct root causeanalysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions. Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance. Elevate EHS Operations & Communication Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners. Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager. Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms - ensuring projects stay aligned with corporate standards. Build a Strong Safety Culture Across the U.S. As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box's national safety program. Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site. What Success Looks Like You will thrive in this role if you bring: Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and teambuilding abilities. A deep understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and best practices. Excellent communication skills, with the presence to influence at every level - from frontline workers to senior executives. Strong conflict resolution capabilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities in fast-moving environments. Outstanding analytical skills, with expertise in incident investigations, RCAs, and hazard mitigation. The ability to create structure, build processes, implement improvements, and drive consistent EHS performance. A positive, resilient attitude - thriving under pressure and adapting with professionalism. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field or a BCSP Certification (such as CSP, ASP, CHST or OHST). 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry. OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred. Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems. Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting large scale data center construction. Role Details Location: Onsite daily Supervisory responsibility: Project assigned EHS staff Why Black Box? Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world-class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth - both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience. Equal Opportunity Employer - Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black Box