HSE Manager

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is seeking an HSE Manager for our Midwest Transportation Division serving the Chicagoland area. You will help implement health, safety and environmental processes, perform inspections, incident investigations, and compile required EHS records in alignment with regulations.

You will work with project managers, coordinate subcontractor EHS protocols, lead audits, provide training, and ensure adherence to corporate programs while supporting drug-free workplace initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction EHS.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and problem solving; prioritization and time management.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards; hazard recognition and injury management.
• Some travel required.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs or ladders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan with project team.
• Coordinate subcontractor EHS protocols and vendor/owner personnel.
• Coordinate project EHS programs with subcontractors.
• Plan and coordinate work to eliminate hazards and minimize risks.
• Coordinate quarterly on-site EHS audits.
• Inspect project site, equipment and processes for regulatory and policy compliance.
• Conduct accident investigations and incident reporting.
• Advise on Industrial Hygiene protocols; perform environmental monitoring.
• Manage Drug-Free Workplace Policy and testing.
• Provide training and education on EHS requirements, including new hire orientation.
• Administer SPAT process on assigned projects.
• Provide weekly EHS updates to EHS Leadership.

Skills

Safety management

Construction EHS

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

CHST Certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a HSE Manager for our Midwest Transportation Division in the Chicagoland area. The HSE Manager assists with inspections, accident investigations, conducts safety meetings, and the overall implementation of the health, safety and environmental (EHS) processes. The HSE Manager shall be responsible for compiling and maintaining necessary records, logs and other reports pertaining to safety required by the contractor, client, Federal, State and Local regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with the Project Manager and the management team to develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan, while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assists Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, including vendors and owner personnel working on company project(s).
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors.
• Assists in planning and coordinating work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.
• Coordinates quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits.
• Periodically inspects and evaluates the project site, equipment and processes for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies and procedures.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation.
• Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Manages Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, Random, and Follow-Up.
• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding EHS requirements, including coordination of new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.
• Completes and provides a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Knowledge of regulations and standards as well as hazard recognition and injury management skills
• Some travel required
• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.