Corporate Health, Safety Environment Program Manager
The Corporate HSE Program Manager is a strategic leader responsible for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) data systems, performance analytics, reporting frameworks, digital platforms, and safety management system (SMS). This role works with internal and external partners and contractors managing companywide construction projects. Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of identified Health, Safety & Environmental programs, including complex analysis of data resulting from these programs. This position plays a vital role in advancing HSE digital transformation—leveraging enterprise platforms, analytics technologies, and predictive modeling to uncover hidden risks, strengthen culture, and support Morgan Corp’s Social Contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the tools, datasets, and processes for collecting, validating, analyzing, and presenting HSE performance data (partnering with Information Technology) and technologies and digital platforms (Intelex, HCSS, SharePoint, DoneSafe, etc.)
- Manage existing health, safety & environmental programs as well as analyze data to reduce risk in the work environment using dashboards, scorecards, and analytics in Power BI or equivalent tools to support the HSE function and business divisions.
- Assist with accuracy, consistency, and correctness of HSE data used across the organization.
- Serve as a technical “expert” and provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Recommend and design new health, safety & environmental programs related to risk management and hazard abatement.
- Provide technical guidance and direction to other employees in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Build partnerships with groups such as Training & Development to identify learning and development gaps, identify solutions, and foster development of all employees related to health and safety issues; develop and deliver engaging, sustainable training materials on data and safety management systems.
- Work as an individual contributor with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decisions to lead functional teams or projects.
- Perform trending analysis to improve Environmental, Health and Safety performance by gathering data, developing reports, identifying gaps, evaluating risk, and implementing process improvements and/or corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Participate in industrial conferences and benchmark top performing organizations for program improvements.
- Provide project management services, including project coordination, contract administration, material tracking, scheduling and cost monitoring on projects, project safety or site safety, and review with management.
- Coordinate safety planning from award through demobilization, including pre‑mob checklists, crew readiness, safety meetings, and permitting requirements (e.g., Dust Control, SWPPP, Noise, Haul Routes).
- Monitor post‑incident reviews and assist in leading analyses in coordination with field leadership using learning teams, High Energy Controls Assessments (HECA), and Safety Classification & Learning (SCL) Model.
- Guide teams, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and monitor progress to ensure milestones are met.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ten (10+) years of experience in HSE roles within civil, utility, or industrial construction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.
- Operational experience managing digital systems and enterprise platforms (Intelex, HCSS, Power Bi, data analytics, HSE programs, etc.).
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to create training and capability‑building materials.
- Experience leading safety audits, observations, or job safety analysis (JSAs) on projects and job sites.
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills with the ability to support internal end users.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to design dashboards, build data models, and perform visual analytics.
Critical Competencies
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
- Effective communication and storytelling skills, especially in presenting technical information to non‑technical audiences.
- Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Diligence with a commitment to high data quality.
- Continuous improvement orientation and initiative‑taking problem solving.
- Experience in HSE regulations, requirements, writing, and concepts.
- Planning, organization, and time management skills to maintain a high‑level of customer service to internal stakeholders.
- Project and change management skills and experience are highly advantageous.
- Successful completion of a board safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is highly desired.
Education
- Degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, Data Analytics, safety engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or another equivalent technical field.
Why This Role Matters
The HSE discipline is undergoing digital transformation. With advancements in analytics, automation, and AI, organizations increasingly rely on high‑quality data to predict incidents, assess behavioral patterns, enhance training effectiveness, and prioritize safety interventions. In this environment, the Corporate HSE Manager plays a pivotal role—collecting, organizing, interpreting, and visualizing data that improves decision‑making, prevents incidents, strengthens safety culture, and drives environmental stewardship. This role ensures the organization has the insights it needs to protect employees, prevent injuries, manage risks, and continuously improve HSE performance.
Additional Job Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.