Project Health and Safety Manager 1

Hatch Ltd.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a site based Project Health and Safety Manager in North West Indiana. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and strive for excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include advising on health and safety strategies to achieve no-harm goals, developing project safety management plans, coordinating training, reviewing contractor safety plans, and leading incident investigations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving on all health and safety issues to achieve our goal of ‘no harm’.
• Promote a culture 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead hazard analysis and risk assessment across all disciplines.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting.
• Measure corrective actions from health and safety audits and investigations.
• Develop and coordinate health and safety reporting to leadership teams.
• Prepare and review office and project emergency response plans.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Construction safety

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BS Safety Management or related field

CSP certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Project Health and Safety Manager 1

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: Gary, IN, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:102424

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? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a site based Project Health and Safety Manager in North West Indiana. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and strive for excellence, we want to hear from you.

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

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago