Data Center EHS Manager

garmac; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

garmac is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for its Bowling Green, OH operations. The role leads Environmental, Health & Safety programs on national data center construction projects, mentoring EHS staff and ensuring a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or BCSP certification, 8+ years in construction EHS leadership, and hands-on skill in inspections, investigations, and training. This onsite role requires travel to project sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or BCSP certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 30 is required; OSHA 500/510 is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS operations on data center construction sites.
• Partner with site leadership to maintain safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Manage EHS documentation and reporting; ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Travel to new project sites as part of a mobile deployment team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or related field

BCSP certification (CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS 365/Visio

Job description

EHS Manager

Bowling Green, OH, United States

Job Description

As the national data center footprint expands, this onsite Project Safety Manager role provides critical leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes construction environments. The position oversees all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations, foster a proactive safety culture, and helps ensure every project team member returns home safely each day.

As part of a mobile data center workforce, you will train at the headquarters in Plano, TX, before deploying to major data center projects across the United States. You will strengthen safety performance, mentor teams, and uphold an uncompromising commitment to safety excellence.

This role is suited to a decisive leader, skilled communicator, and construction safety management expert who is ready to make a meaningful impact.

Position Details

• Location: Client site in Bowling Green, OH.
• Work schedule: Onsite daily, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotation as needed.
• Site hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Supervisory responsibility: Project-assigned EHS staff.
• Training and deployment: Initial training at the Plano, TX headquarters, followed by deployment to major data center projects across the United States.

What You’ll Lead

Safety Leadership and Compliance

• Partner daily with site leadership to foster a strong safety culture and maintain full compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the onsite authority for EHS activities, including inspections, audits, daily site walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.
• Maintain a visible, engaged presence and demonstrate a “Safety First” approach through daily actions.

Team Development and Coaching

• Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including task delegation, scheduling, and talent development.
• Provide effective onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors.

Incident Prevention and Response

• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement to reduce risk, prevent recurrence, and strengthen site performance.

EHS Operations and Communication

• Coordinate communication among Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners.
• Manage EHS documentation, safety data sheet (SDS) inventories, metrics, and the reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager.
• Review and improve EHS processes, procedures, and forms to keep projects aligned with corporate standards.

National Safety Culture

• Travel to new data center locations as a mobile workforce leader and support the growth of the national safety program.
• Provide consistent leadership and proactive safety management at every new project site.

What Success Looks Like

You will thrive in this role by demonstrating:

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• A deep understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level, from frontline workers to senior executives.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities in fast-moving environments.
• Outstanding analytical skills, with expertise in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and hazard mitigation.
• The ability to establish structure, build processes, implement improvements, and deliver consistent EHS performance.
• A positive, resilient attitude and the ability to adapt professionally under pressure.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or a related field, or a BCSP certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST.
• 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 30 is required; OSHA 500510 is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems.
• The ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting large-scale data center construction.