Construction HSE Manager - Travel-Ready Safety Leader

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Cordero Junction (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Construction HSE Manager for Southern California projects with occasional travel. You will lead health, safety, and environmental programs, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include developing site-specific EHS plans, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering training to personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field.
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritise, organize and manage time.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards as well as hazard recognition and injury management skills.
• Some travel required.
• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Project Manager and the management team to develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan, while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assists Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, including vendors and owner personnel working on company project(s). Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors. Assists in planning and coordinating work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.
• Coordinates quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits. Periodically inspects and evaluates the project site, equipment and processes for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies and procedures.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation. Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Manages Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post‑Accident, Random, and Follow‑Up.
• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding EHS requirements, including coordination of new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.
• Completes and provides a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western seeks a Construction HSE Manager for Southern California projects with occasional travel. You will lead health, safety, and environmental programs, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include developing site-specific EHS plans, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering training to personnel.