Project Health and Safety Manager 1

Hatch; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a site-based Project Health and Safety Manager in Northwest Indiana to lead H&S programs across complex construction projects. You will drive no-harm safety performance, develop project health and safety plans, and mentor staff and contractors to uphold Hatch safety standards.

The role requires a strong track record in construction H&S, leadership, and the ability to coordinate with regional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety on major construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• BS Safety Management or related field preferred; CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on health and safety issues to achieve a no-harm goal.
• Promote safety as a value across projects and offices.
• Develop and implement safety policies and plans.
• Prepare project-specific Safety Management Plans.
• Lead safety training and competency development.
• Review and approve contractors’ safety plans before work starts.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting.
• Coordinate health and safety audits and corrective actions.
• Establish emergency response plans for offices and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Travel willingness

Education

BS Safety Management

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Project Health and Safety Manager 1 (102424)

Requisition ID102424-Posted10/09/2026

Location:Gary,IN,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional?

Hatch is seeking a site based Project Health and Safety Manager in North West Indiana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving on all health and safety issues to achieve our goal of ‘no harm’.
• Promote a culture in where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised.
• Implement the organization’s health and safety policy, safety management planning requirements and standards aligned with the Hatch safety management system and delivery approach.
• Prepare a Project Specific Safety Management Plan.
• Manage the identification of health and safety training needs for personnel, including project staff and contractors.
• Delivery and rollout safety training to include competency and behavior-based leadership training.
• Provide assistance in all precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects in relation to health and safety requirements and expectations.
• Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and safe operating procedures before work commences.
• Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate with the office leadership team.
• Compile project specific health and safety project setup documentation aligned with the Hatch corporate health and safety approach.
• Lead and facilitate the hazard analysis and risk assessment process across all office and project disciplines.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and reporting.
• Measure the implementation of corrective actions from health and safety audits and incident investigations.
• Develop, implement and coordinate the process of health and safety reporting to the office and regional leadership teams.
• Assist in defining health and safety leading and lagging indicator targets and reviews are planned, implemented and reported.
• Prepare, implement and review office and project emergency response plans.
• Implement and manage the office and project audit program.
• Measure compliance with rules, safety management plans and health and safety procedures.
• Perform duties as stipulated in the Project Safety Management Plan.
• Recruit and induct health and safety staff.
• Provide workers compensation and rehabilitation support, advice and manage the process.

Qualifications and Essential Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety with experience on major construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high level of computer skills.
• A high level of organizational skills.
• A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate office and project teams in health and safety.
• Must be willing to travel.
• BS Safety Management or related field is Preferred.
• Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is Preferred.
• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization is Preferred.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.