Construction EHS Manager (Client-Facing)

Banda Group International, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/ LTD

Medical plans 80% premium covered

HSА contributions

PTO 11 days

401(k) match

Boot reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Military Leave

Gym membership

Job summary

Banda Group International, LLC is seeking a Construction EHS Manager (Client-Facing) to lead on-site safety for a data center project in Fort Wayne, IN. This exempt, full-time role requires enforcing safety standards, managing risk, and coordinating with JV partners and the client safety team to drive safe project execution.

Ideal candidates will navigate schedule pressure, provide credible safety leadership, and maintain strong relationships with construction leadership and the client team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site EHS lead for data center construction activities
• Enforce site safety requirements across all JV partners and subcontractors
• Maintain a strong daily field presence through site walks, inspections, and hazard identification
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-hazard construction activities
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation
• Participate in and support client safety meetings, audits, and inspections
• Deliver site orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety training
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and observations to project and corporate leadership
• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant and elevate concerns appropriately

Skills

Safety leadership

Influence without authority

Strong communication

Field presence

Safety risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

EHS management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Banda Group International, LLC (BGI) is a veteran-owned company providing environmental, health and safety, security, and technical support services to complex construction and mission-critical projects nationwide. Safety is foundational to our work, and we partner closely with our clients and joint venture teams to deliver projects safely, responsibly, and without compromise.

We are seeking to add a role supporting our large-scale data center construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is expected to continue supporting future project phases based on performance, project needs, and client requirements.

Location: On-Site, Fort Wayne, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 DOE

Position Summary

The Construction EHS Manager (Client-Facing) provides on-site safety leadership for a fast-paced, schedule-driven data center construction project. This is a highly visible, field-based role requiring a confident, experienced safety professional who can enforce safety requirements, proactively manage risk, and maintain strong working relationships with construction leadership and a highly engaged client safety team.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating under schedule pressure, addressing complex safety challenges in real-time, and serving as a steady, credible safety authority in the field.

Role Expectations & Work Environment

This position operates within an active construction environment where schedule demands, weather impacts, and multiple stakeholder priorities are present. The Construction EHS Manager is expected to consistently enforce safety requirements, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strong working relationships with construction leadership, joint venture partners, and the client team. This role requires confidence, professionalism, and the ability to influence outcomes while upholding safety standards without compromise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site EHS lead for data center construction activities
• Enforce site safety requirements across all JV partners and subcontractors
• Maintain a strong daily field presence through site walks, inspections, and hazard identification
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-hazard construction activities
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation
• Participate in and support client safety meetings, audits, and inspections
• Deliver site orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety training
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and observations to project and corporate leadership
• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant and elevate concerns appropriately

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

• Establishes trust and credibility with the client safety team, JV partners, and field leadership
• Clearly defines and reinforces site safety expectations
• Identifies top risk areas tied to schedule acceleration and weather impacts
• Operates independently while maintaining alignment with Corporate EHS leadership
• Is viewed as firm, fair, and consistent in safety enforcement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience supporting large-scale construction projects
• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or fast-track construction strongly preferred
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority in multi-employer or JV environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001
• Professional certifications preferred: CHST, OHST, CSP, or similar
• Confident communicator with strong field presence and sound judgment
• Proficiency with EHS management systems and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive salary, DOE
• Per diem if not local
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD for full-time employees
• Medical plans (PPO or HDHP), employer pays 80% of employee premium
• Employer HSA contributions for eligible plans
• Robust PTO program and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor plan with up to 4% company match
• Boot reimbursement program for field employees
• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Military Leave Program and veteran support
• Corporate gym membership rates

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.