Environment, Health and Safety Manager

SAVI EHS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Exemplar Global in Richmond, VA, seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide on-site safety leadership for a construction project in an electrical substation environment.

The role centers on OSHA compliance, daily field oversight, and coordination with project leadership, trades, and client representatives to promote a proactive safety culture around energized equipment.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of construction EHS experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, utility, or similar high-risk construction projects.
• Ability to work independently as the primary on-site safety representative.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements and recognized industry practices.
• Experience overseeing multiple trades and high-risk field activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site EHS leadership for construction activities.
• Serve as the primary site safety representative.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, client, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Lead or participate in daily JHAs and PTP meetings.
• Monitor high-risk activities around energized electrical equipment.
• Verify workers use PPE and protective equipment.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Maintain required safety documentation and reports.
• Assist with site-access responsibilities and security.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA safety

Incident investigations

Communication skills

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Richmond, VA

Compensation: $50–$55/hour + Potential Per Diem

Position Overview

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to provide on-site safety oversight for a construction project within an electrical substation environment.

This position does not require the individual to serve as a qualified electrical worker or electrical safety manager. The EHS Manager will be responsible for general construction safety management, supporting project leadership, monitoring field activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA and client-specific requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction safety experience and be comfortable working around electrical operations and other high-risk construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site EHS leadership for construction activities.
• Serve as the primary site safety representative.
• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA, client, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Lead or participate in daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Planning (PTP) meetings.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including electrical work, lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, excavation, lifting operations, and work at heights, as applicable.
• Verify that workers use the appropriate PPE, tools, and protective equipment.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action implementation.
• Maintain required safety documentation, records, and reports.
• Assist with site-access responsibilities, including badging and gate security, as needed.
• Coordinate closely with project leadership, trade partners, and client representatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular field engagement and workforce interaction.
• Understand and respect established boundaries and controls around energized electrical equipment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Seven or more years of construction EHS experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, utility, or similar high-risk construction projects.
• Previous experience working in or around electrical substations is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements and recognized industry practices.
• Experience overseeing multiple trades and high-risk field activities.
• Ability to work independently as the primary on-site safety representative.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project leadership, field personnel, and client representatives.

Certifications

Required:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid/CPR/AED

Preferred:

• NFPA 70E awareness or training
• CHST, STSC, ASP, CSP, or another recognized safety credential
• Additional construction safety training relevant to high-risk operations