EHS Manager

Black Box is expanding our national data center footprint — andwe’researching for a dynamic Project Safety Manager who is ready to take charge infast pacedhighstakesconstruction 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’lltrain 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,skilledcommunicator, and an expert in construction safety management — this is where you make your impact. Position Details: Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level Contract with possible contract extension or hire Location: Customer site - Abilene, TX 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, andreal-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, conductroot 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. Strongconflict resolutioncapabilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities infast-movingenvironments. Outstanding analytical skills, withexpertisein 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 adaptingwithprofessionalism. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safetyor 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. Extensivehands-onexperience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training. Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems. Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting largescale data center construction. Role Details Location: Onsite daily Supervisory responsibility: Project assignedEHS staff This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee; it is not meant to be all-inclusive for any one position. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or any other reason. About Us: Black Box Network Services is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to helping customers design, deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. We deliver high-value products and services through our global presence and 3,000 team members. What’s in it for You at Black Box Network Services? Black Box provides challenging work that creates advancement opportunities within the organization for those demonstrating desire and aptitude through their achievements. We have no shortage of opportunities. If you are looking for a business that allows for individual reward and growth, we are the place for you! 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