Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Fort Point LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full per diem

Comprehensive expense coverage

Job summary

Fort Point LLC in Virginia is seeking an Owner’s Senior HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental strategy for a landmark multi-billion-dollar project. You will oversee governance, assurance, and independent oversight from engineering through startup, with full per diem and comprehensive expense coverage.

The role requires 15+ years in HSE, 10+ years on mega projects, and expertise in OSHA/EPA, with CSP/CHST/CIH or ISO 45001 as preferred credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive HSE experience with at least 10 years on large industrial capital projects.
• Mega-project experience on projects exceeding $500M TIC under EPC/EPCM delivery.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and permit-to-work processes; experience with commissioning/startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Project HSE Strategy with KPIs and executive dashboards.
• Review, audit, and align contractor HSE plans with owner expectations.
• Oversee hazard identification for high-risk operations (critical lifts, SIMOPS, confined spaces, electrical safety).
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; deploy proactive safety initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, waste, water protection, spill prevention programs.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Strategic HSE governance

Contractor oversight

Risk management

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Commissioning & startup

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

OSHA standards

EPA regulations

Permit-to-work systems

Job description

Take the helm of safety leadership for a landmark, multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project in Virginia.

As the Owner’s Senior HSE Manager, you will drive the health, safety, and environmental strategy, governance, and assurance program for one of the region's largest capital developments. Representing the owner, you will provide independent oversight of EPC/EPCM performance from engineering through to commissioning and startup. This high-visibility role offers highly competitive compensation, full per diem, and comprehensive expense coverage for the right leader.

Why This Role Matters

This is a career-defining opportunity to establish a world-class safety culture and achieve a zero-incident environment on a massive scale. You will serve as the primary authority on all HSE matters, directly influencing executive leadership, contractor teams, and external regulatory agencies to protect personnel, assets, and the local environment.

• Strategic HSE Governance: Develop and execute the Project HSE Strategy, establish leading/lagging KPIs, and build an executive-level safety dashboard.
• Contractor Performance Oversight: Review, approve, and audit contractor HSE plans, ensuring full alignment between the owner's expectations and field execution.
• Critical Risk Management: Oversee hazard identification for high-risk operations including critical lifts, SIMOPS, confined spaces, and electrical safety.
• Incident Prevention & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident investigations, facilitate root cause analyses for near-misses, and deploy proactive safety initiatives.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance: Maintain seamless interfaces with OSHA, the EPA, and local agencies while managing waste, water protection, and spill prevention programs.
• Commissioning & Startup Integration: Support construction turnover by participating in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) to ensure full operational readiness.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Industrial Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive HSE experience, with at least 10 years dedicated to large industrial capital projects.
• Mega-Project Scale: Proven track record managing projects exceeding $500 Million Total Installed Cost (TIC) under EPC/EPCM delivery models.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of OSHA, EPA, and permit-to-work systems, alongside experience steering projects through commissioning and startup.
• Preferred Credentials: Active certifications such as CSP, CHST, CIH, NEBOSH Diploma, OSHA 500, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.