EHS Leader — Construction Safety & Compliance

Congruex; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k) Match

Flexible PTO

Holidays

Disability

Maternity Leave

Life Insurance

Safety Boots

Safety Points

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Congruex is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Augusta, GA to lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture across our projects. You will coordinate safety initiatives, deliver employee training, and oversee HSE reporting and inspections while supporting field operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in EHS leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations, and experience in industrial construction, underground

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in an EHS Manager or related safety leadership role
• 2–3 years of experience delivering HSE training within the industrial construction industry
• Minimum of 3 years of underground utility construction experience
• Civil underground utility and/or outside plant (OSP) construction experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety regulations
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and their application to construction operations

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage comprehensive EHS programs
• Coordinate EHS activities with Congruex customers and support safety initiatives
• Promote a positive safety culture focused on Incident Free philosophy
• Plan, direct, and conduct safety assessments of sites and offices
• Develop and deliver HSE training including OSHA 10/30, DOT, DF Workplace, confined space
• Conduct employee safety orientations and ongoing training
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements
• Lead incident investigations and ensure proper case management
• Advise employees on hazards, safety concerns, and near-miss incidents
• Interpret OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations and communicate requirements
• Prepare HSE reports, metrics, and incident trend analyses
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and maintain records
• Maintain training records and OSHA documentation
• Recommend corrective actions for HSE violations
• Travel domestically as needed
• Additional duties within scope as required

Skills

EHS Leadership

Safety Training

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Construction Safety

Risk Assessment

Training Delivery

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

OSHA 500 Certification (preferred)

Associate Degree in Safety/OSH (preferred)

CHST (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Congruex is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Augusta, GA to lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture across our projects. You will coordinate safety initiatives, deliver employee training, and oversee HSE reporting and inspections while supporting field operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in EHS leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations, and experience in industrial construction, underground