HSE Manager

Walsh Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in La Porte, IN, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs for our Transportation Division. You will develop site‑specific EHS plans, investigate incidents, and coordinate audits and training to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include managing drug‑free workplace policies, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors, and providing safety education to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or construction management or equivalent
• CHST certification required or equivalent professional credential
• Minimum 5–7 years of construction EHS experience
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Willingness to travel as required
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs or ladders

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site‑specific EHS plans in collaboration with the Project Manager and leadership.
• Coordinate subcontractor EHS protocols with vendors and owner personnel; manage site EHS programs.
• Conduct quarterly on‑site EHS audits and inspections for compliance with laws and company policies.
• Perform accident investigations and report incidents to Project Management.
• Provide EHS training to personnel and coordinate new hire EHS orientation.
• Administer the corporate SPAT process and manage drug‑free workplace policies.
• Prepare weekly EHS updates for EHS leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

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

CHST Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a HSE Manager for our Transportation Division in LaPorte, IN.

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.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work

• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

• Opportunities for growth, training, and development

• Flexibility in career path & progression

• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

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 5-7 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

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Health Safety Environment

Job Type: Full_time

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