Environment, Health and Safety Manager

SAVI EHS; Gainesville (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager with a focus on crane operations for a high-profile data center project in Gainesville, VA. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in crane safety and EHS leadership, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a proactive safety culture on site.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience on industrial or large commercial projects.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Strong background in crane operations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead crane safety and lift planning efforts.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety training.
• Implement comprehensive sitewide safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident Management

Education

OSHA 30 & 510 certification

CHST, CSP, or NCCCO Lift Director Certification

Tools

Procore

iAuditor

Predictive Solutions

Job description

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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Crane Operations Focus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

SAVI EHS is seeking a highly skilled Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety efforts on a high-profile data center construction project in Gainesville, VA. This role requires a strong background in crane operations, including lift planning, rigging verification, and critical lift execution. The ideal candidate is a former crane operator or someone with hands-on experience overseeing heavy lifting activities. In addition to crane safety, this role will be responsible for implementing and managing comprehensive sitewide safety programs—ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a proactive safety culture among all trades.

• Lead all aspects of crane safety and lift planning, including review and approval of critical lift plans and load calculations.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings and act as safety authority during crane operations.
• Inspect rigging equipment and oversee rigging operations to ensure compliance with ASME, OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, and project standards.
• Interface with lift directors, engineers, and operators to ensure safe execution of all hoisting and rigging tasks.
• Monitor subcontractor crane operations and ensure certifications and qualifications are up to date.
• Investigate crane-related incidents, near misses, and equipment failures; drive corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities – General EHS Oversight:

• Manage the overall site safety program for a multi-trade construction project, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, NFPA 70E, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety walks, and behavior-based observations.
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training sessions.
• Review and track Daily Hazard Analyses (DHAs), JHAs, permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO), and ensure proper implementation in the field.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Support emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and coordination with local responders.
• Analyze safety data, generate trend reports, and present findings to site leadership and client EHS teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to monitor compliance and promote proactive safety engagement.
• Serve as a liaison between the client, contractors, and internal teams on all safety-related matters.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of site-specific safety plans and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former crane operator or substantial hands-on experience with critical lift operations and crane safety.
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience on industrial, data center, or large commercial projects.
• OSHA 30 & 510 required; OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or NCCCO Lift Director Certification highly desirable.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction safety software (Procore, iAuditor, Predictive Solutions, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and incident management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple safety priorities and interface effectively with field crews, client reps, and senior leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

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