EHS Leadership Development Lead

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an EHS Leadership Development Lead in Houston to design, coordinate, and advance leadership development initiatives that strengthen Environmental, Health, and Safety capability and culture across projects and the Global Business Unit. This role partners with EHS leaders, operations, and learning resources to build leadership competencies and drive high-quality EHS performance.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will develop current and emerging leaders through structured

Qualifications

• Experience implementing EHS programs in high-hazard environments.
• Ability to design leadership development initiatives and curricula.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and govern EHS training curricula and LMS activities.
• Lead Craft Safety Advocate and Craft-Based Leadership programs.
• Facilitate EHS Leadership Workshop and ensure alignment with values.
• Coach new EHS hires and support onboarding.
• Identify leadership development needs with EHS and operations.
• Monitor initiatives with data and feedback for improvement.
• Promote consistent leadership behaviors and field engagement.
• Support succession planning for future EHS leaders.

Skills

EHS program implementation

Leadership development

Training facilitation

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Requisition ID:299717

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management firm with a tradition of technical excellence in supporting multiple industries and mega-projects that have significant complexity. We have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Core to Bechtel are our values - ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants - integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.

Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (EHS). EHS teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our EHS Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.

Job Summary:

The EHS Leadership Development Lead is responsible for designing, coordinating, and advancing leadership development initiatives that strengthen Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) capability and culture across the project and GBU. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role partners with EHS leaders, operations, and learning resources to build leadership competencies, support succession planning, and drive consistent, high-quality EHS performance. The position focuses on developing current and emerging leaders through structured programs, coaching, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational EHS strategy. #LI-AE2

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and governance of Computer-Based Learning for EHS, including curriculum alignment, content relevance, completion tracking, and continuous improvement in coordination with the EHS Manager.
• Lead and sustain the Craft Safety Advocate (CSA) / Craft-Based Leadership (CBL) program, including selection criteria, onboarding, ongoing development, and effectiveness measurement to strengthen workforce engagement in EHS.
• Serve as the primary facilitator and content owner for the EHS Leadership Workshop, ensuring consistent delivery, leadership alignment, and integration of organizational EHS expectations and values.
• Coach and mentor new EHS hires, supporting onboarding, role readiness, leadership skill development, and cultural integration within the EHS organization.
• Partner with EHS leadership and operations to identify leadership development needs, address capability gaps, and align programs with site and organizational EHS objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate leadership development initiatives using participation data, feedback, and performance indicators; recommend improvements to enhance impact and sustainability.
• Promote consistent leadership behaviors, visible field engagement, and accountability that reinforce a strong EHS culture across all levels of the organization.
• Support succession planning and the development of future EHS leaders through targeted learning pathways, experiential development, and structured feedback.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in EHS program implementation, leadership development, or training facilitation within construction, manufacturing, industrial, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems, leadership expectations, and workforce engagement programs.
• Experience supporting or leading craft-based leadership, safety advocate, or workforce engagement initiatives.
• Experience onboarding, coaching, or mentoring EHS professionals or frontline leaders.
• Additional Skills:
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences ranging from craft workers to senior leaders.
• Proven coaching and mentoring capability, particularly in developing new EHS professionals and emerging leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
• Organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple development initiatives simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess program effectiveness

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]