EHS Manager

Job Description Job Title: EHS Manager Operating Unit: CNS Department: Safety Reports To: Director of Safety Employment Status: Full-Time Primary Location: Louisville, KY Compensation: $105,000-$115,000 Job Responsibilities Serve as the cognizant expert on HSE matters and have authority to stop work activity in the event of imminent danger to workers, public, or environment. Ensure understanding and compliance with Congruex HSE Department, client, local, state, and federal regulations and requirements. Administer and manage comprehensive HSE training and program compliance to promote safe work practices for CNS subcontractor and sub‑tiered subcontractor employees. Integrate company HSE policies with client HSE programs and support all HSE efforts for CNS. Promote Safety culture and support Congruex Safety philosophy. Coordinate HSE activities with CNS customers. Plan, direct, and conduct periodic HSE assessments of sites and offices. Develop, organize, and provide additional safety training beyond mandatory annual training. Conduct CNS HSE orientations for new employees. Monitor subcontractors’ compliance with applicable HSE requirements. Supervise and assist with incident investigations and ensure consistent case‑management practices. Train and advise personnel on HSE regulations, assessments, and processes. Stimulate and maintain employee interest in HSE activities. Interpret HSE regulations and requirements for CNS projects. Complete and file timely HSE and other required reports. Ensure relevant reports are reviewed by the Director of Safety and CNS leadership team. Issue regular reports showing HSE performance and incident trends. Advise employees of hazardous conditions, concerns, or near‑miss incidents. Facilitate Safety Committees, schedule meetings, and manage meeting notes and action items. Recommend disciplinary measures for HSE violations. Maintain employee training records and OSHA required records. Potential for domestic travel. Required Skills & Qualifications General 5-10 years in an HSE manager position. 2-3 years as an HSE trainer in the industrial construction industry. Minimum of 3 years of experience and knowledge in underground utility construction. Professional knowledge of federal standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT) for industrial construction and operations environments. Knowledge of or ability to research federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations and their application to facilities. Technical Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration inside and outside the organization. Proficiency with personal computers, including spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics software. Analytical thinking and independent judgment to initiate corrective action or resolution. Ability to function in outside and inside industrial environments, including stairs, ladders, heights, and rough ground. Availability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice. Experience in trench and excavation, shoring, confined space, traffic control, and DOT compliance. Desired Skills & Qualifications CHST certification. Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA 500 certification. Benefits Competitive compensation. Health benefits. Wellness resources. 401(k) retirement planning. Employee recognition and leadership development programs. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr