On-Site EHS Manager - Pharmaceutical Construction

Exemplar Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Gas Card

Job summary

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Durham, North Carolina.

This role partners with project leadership, trade partners, and client representatives to oversee site-wide safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and promote a proactive safety culture across all construction phases. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction EHS experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or regulated construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.
• Experience on large commercial or mission-critical projects.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 preferred.
• Certifications: CHST, STSC, ASP, CSP or BCSP preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and digital safety platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance for all construction activities
• Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations
• Review DHAs, JHAs, and Pre-Task Plans
• Monitor subcontractor OSHA/regulatory compliance
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions
• Support high-risk operations including cranes, rigging, excavation, fall protection, confined space, electrical work
• Deliver site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training
• Verify worker qualifications and training
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators
• Partner with project leadership to maintain injury-free workplace
• Serve as liaison between client, project team, and safety reps

Skills

Construction EHS

OSHA 1926

OSHA 30

OSHA 510

OSHA 500

BCSP certs

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Tools

Digital safety platforms

Job description

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project in Durham, North Carolina.

This role partners with project leadership, trade partners, and client representatives to oversee site-wide safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and promote a proactive safety culture across all construction phases. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.