EHS Manager - DC Construction

EHS Manager - Data Center Construction - Chicago, IL
This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking an EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Manager to be onsite managing the Critical Site Safety for this Data Center Conversion. They will lead and manage the EHS for data center construction, near Gary, IN. This position is ideal for a systems-oriented leader with a deep understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance and operations in high-risk, high-tech environments. The successful candidate will implement strategic safety initiatives, oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, and foster a culture of proactive risk management across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement health and safety standards, policies, and procedures including safety management systems, training, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct site audits for data center facility operations and construction zones to ensure adherence to safety protocols and life safety requirements
• Ensure implementation of safety programs that exceed regulatory compliance across campus operations
• Develop from scratch SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; review emergency response plans, business continuity programs, etc.
• Maintain accurate safety records and ensure integrity of compliance data
• Analyze safety data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as the key liaison with internal compliance teams, providing expert guidance and interpretation of EHS standards
• Identify operational risks and collaborate with operations leadership to apply the hierarchy of controls for remediation
• Lead daily safety briefings and serve as the on-site authority for EHS-related matters
• Own performance metrics for EHS and develop annual improvement plans
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Support root cause investigations for safety incidents and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures
• Deliver EHS regulatory training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards
• Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to drive safety culture and accountability
• Provide consistent reporting, updates, and briefings on safety metrics and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Regional travel required
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a data center environment
• Previous experience working onsite at a Data Center supporting EHS for both facility operations / construction a must
• Previous experience managing inventory management / warehouse operations a plus
• Previous Data Center Industry standards and infrastructure strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing site safety programs and regulatory compliance
• OSHA Certifications a plus
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory safety standards; familiarity with CNESST and NEBOSH standards a huge plus
• Proven leadership in developing safety programs, emergency response plans, and operational procedures - SOPs, MOPs, EOPs
• Experience managing audits, incident investigations, and training programs
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface across multiple departments
• Ability to influence safety culture and promote a proactive, high-performing team environment
• Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.) with experience in safety, facilities, or technical operations are strongly encouraged to apply
• Relocate to Gary, IN or nearby community as this is an onsite role

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [email protected]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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