Project ESH Manager - Reston, VA

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Reston, Virginia seeks an experienced Project ESH Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive environmental, safety, and health programs across a major renewables and power portfolio.

The role requires 13–15 years of relevant experience (or 17–19 years) with a focus on ESH management systems, ISO 45001, and strong regulatory knowledge, reporting to senior management and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline.
• 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing an ESH Management System on a combined cycle and/or simple cycle project.
• ISO 45001 standards knowledge; internal auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance ESH project team.
• Develop and manage environmental, safety, and health programs.
• Ensure ESH requirements integrated in planning, design, construction, and operations.
• Maintain budgets, schedules, and resources for ESH.
• Prepare reports and documentation for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Technical safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in environmental/safety/health/science

Tools

ISO 45001 knowledge

Auditing experience

MS Office

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Salary Range: $159,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award dedicated project teams will be formed and the Project ESH Manager will be assigned to lead a single ESH team. The Project ESH Manager position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long term field assignment at the project site upon mobilization. The Project ESH Manager will report to the Project Manager.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ESH execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical).
• Supervises ESH personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring.
• Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
• Applies Bechtel’s ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution.
• Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements.
• Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.
• Writes technical, regulatory, and performance reports and provides documentation to senior management and the global business unit (GBU).
• Writes and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel’s ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms the investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.
• Tracks, evaluates, and reports ESH data and performance trends and determines corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
• Builds working relationships with stakeholders and addresses their issues and concerns.
• Meets and communicates with customers, team members, contractors/subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards.
• Ensures compliance with Bechtel's ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications, inclusive of annual program review and other processes requiring documentation.
• Promotes cross-training and coordination among ESH team members, inclusive of all ESH disciplines.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s or Master's degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Previous experience in developing, implementing, and managing an ESH Management System on a combined cycle and/or simple cycle project.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards and certified as an ISO 45001 internal auditor.
• Industry certification through an organization accredited for credentialing ESH practitioners (e.g., CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, etc.).
• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to applicable safety or health discipline.

City: Reston

State: Virginia

Job Category: Project Management

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Bechtel