Construction EHS Manager — On-Site Safety Leader

Savi Ehs; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to support a 12+ month construction project in Santa Clara, California. The role requires strong construction safety leadership, ability to manage site-level EHS operations, and collaboration with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction safety, management experience, and active CSP or CHST certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction safety experience, including safety engineering or equivalent EHS work.
• Minimum of 3 years of team management or safety leadership experience.
• Active CSP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily EHS operations on an active construction project.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
• Manage and mentor safety personnel while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety orientations, and required safety training.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

CSP

CHST

Job description

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to support a 12+ month construction project in Santa Clara, California. The role requires strong construction safety leadership, ability to manage site-level EHS operations, and collaboration with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction safety, management experience, and active CSP or CHST certification.