HSE Manager: Site Safety & Compliance Lead

Walsh Group; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an HSE Manager for our Grand Forks, North Dakota project. You will lead site-specific EHS planning, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with project teams to minimize hazards and drive safe execution.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, CHST certification, and 5+ years of construction EHS experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. Travel and a commitment to safety are required.

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.

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 with vendors and owner personnel.
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors; assists in planning and coordinating work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and manage losses.
• Coordinates quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits.
• Periodically inspects and evaluates the project site, equipment and processes for compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation; ensures 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard recognition

Injury management

Physical stamina

Education

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

CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking an HSE Manager for our Grand Forks, North Dakota project. You will lead site-specific EHS planning, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with project teams to minimize hazards and drive safe execution.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, CHST certification, and 5+ years of construction EHS experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. Travel and a commitment to safety are required.