Area HSE Leader - Construction & Data Center Safety

Fourgen Holdings, Inc.; Bellwood, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company seeks an Area HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple construction projects in the Chicagoland region. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and field leadership to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.

This role supports projects including data centers, healthcare, commercial, renewable energy, and other high-risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in construction, electrical, industrial, energy, or related industries.
• Minimum of 5 years leading HSE programs across multiple projects or locations.
• Experience in mission critical/data center, commercial, industrial, renewable energy, or high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, EPA regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership across multiple active construction projects within your region.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations to integrate safety into all phases of execution.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Review JHAs, AHAs, Pre-Task Plans, and Safe Work Plans.
• Support subcontractor safety management and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor Project HSE Managers, specialists, and craft employees on HSE expectations.
• Support environmental programs including stormwater, hazardous waste, and battery storage compliance.
• Prepare HSE reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership and clients.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Data analysis

People mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE reporting systems

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company seeks an Area HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple construction projects in the Chicagoland region. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and field leadership to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.

This role supports projects including data centers, healthcare, commercial, renewable energy, and other high-risk