EHS Manager: Construction Safety & Compliance

Congruex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with

401(k) with company match up to 4% and

Flexible PTO for exempt roles

10 company paid holidays

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term

Company Paid Maternity & ParentalLeave

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Annual Safety Boot Program up to $150

Safety Points Program

Free wellness benefits

Job summary

Congruex is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across OVE operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive a proactive safety culture on site, coordinating training and safety initiatives.

The role partners with leadership, employees, subcontractors, and clients, travels domestically as needed, and requires 5–10 years in EHS leadership, OSHA/DOT knowledge, and experience in underground utility construction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health preferred.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate EHS activities with OVE customers and support all safety initiatives across operations.
• Promote a positive safety culture centered on the Incident Free philosophy.
• Plan, direct, and conduct periodic safety assessments of construction sites and office locations.
• Develop, organize, and deliver HSE training programs including Drug-Free Workplace, confined space, trench and excavation safety, First Aid, CPR, competent person, OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, and DOT compliance.
• Conduct employee safety orientations and ongoing HSE education programs.
• Monitor subcontractor and sub-tier subcontractor compliance with applicable HSE requirements.
• Lead and support incident investigations while ensuring structured case management and corrective actions are consistently followed.
• Train and advise employees regarding HSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Interpret OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety regulations and communicate requirements throughout the organization.
• Prepare, review, and submit required HSE reports, performance metrics, and incident trend analyses.
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and manage meeting documentation and action items.
• Maintain employee training records and OSHA-required documentation.
• Recommend corrective and disciplinary actions related to HSE violations when appropriate.
• Advise employees regarding hazardous conditions, safety concerns, and near-miss incidents
• Travel domestically as business needs require
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

OSHA standards

Leadership

Communication

Safety audits

Trench safety

DOT compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 500 Certification

Job description

Congruex is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across OVE operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive a proactive safety culture on site, coordinating training and safety initiatives.

The role partners with leadership, employees, subcontractors, and clients, travels domestically as needed, and requires 5–10 years in EHS leadership, OSHA/DOT knowledge, and experience in underground utility construction.