Lead Construction HSE Manager (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management Iberia; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management Iberia is seeking a Lead Construction HSE Manager to provide on-site safety leadership for a pharmaceutical megaproject in Indianapolis. You will lead a safety team, coordinate with Client Project Leaders, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company protocols.

The role requires extensive on-site construction safety experience, advanced certifications, and the ability to drive continuous improvements in HSE performance while reporting to Client and EPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety.
• 20 years of on-site construction health and safety experience, including 8+ years in management.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP are preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or high-tech mega-project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience leading HSE programs on mega construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction standards.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction, confined space, and fall protection training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to multitask, travel, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and client service skills, coordinating field personnel and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Site Lead for ERM's HSE team, working directly with Client Project Leaders.
• Meet with Client Project Leaders monthly to review timelines and metrics.
• Guide implementation and continuous improvement of the HSE management system on the megaproject.
• Act as primary interface between Client, EPC leadership, and ERM PMO.
• Lead HSE risk assessments for all phases, including pre-task planning.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lead Construction HSE Manager

ERM is hiring a Lead Construction HSE Manager to provide on-site support for our key pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis, IN . In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading a safety team for construction activities, engaging with project and construction leaders, and ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all health and safety activities, and the delegation of duties to other project team members. This is a full-time (40 - 72 hours/week) , limited-term role for a duration of 12 months , renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Site Lead for ERM's HSE owner's representative team, working directly with the Client's Project Leaders.
• Meet with Client Project Lead monthly to review timelines, metrics, and as needed proactive adjustments
• Guide implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSE management system on a pharmaceutical megaproject
• Act as the primary interface between our Client's Project Leadership, EPC Project Leadership, and ERM's PMO.
• Participate in Project Leadership Meetings, as the Client's HSE representative.
• Provide daily direction, prioritization, and coaching to a team of HSE Managers and specialists, coordinating the Client's Safety Program. Continuously monitor and adjust team structure and resource allocation in accordance with project needs and budget constraints.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, promoting accountability and collaboration within the Client HSE Team.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all HSE matters, advising Client and Contractor HSE, Project Managers, and functional heads, ensuring alignment with Client and project requirements.
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments for all phases of project, including constructability reviews, pre-task planning, and new process introductions.
• Support root cause analyses (RCA) debriefs, and feedback sessions with multidisciplinary teams for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions from the Owner side. Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded into procedures.
• Anticipate emerging risks and adapt HSE program and tactics to evolving challenges in a dynamic construction environment
• Support development and execution of project environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, and Air Emissions.
• Regularly report HSE performance to Client and Contractor, highlighting trends, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Organize and implement an HSE audit and inspection program that encompasses all project areas, team activities, and subcontractor operations.
• Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, including Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Regulatory Authorities, and the Local Community.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred.
• 20 years of on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety with a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• Certification in the field: CHST, ASP, and/or CSP are preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or high-tech project experience is highly desired.
• Experience with mega construction project execution.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
• Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
• Completed training and certifications for OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executi