Regional EHS & Sustainability Manager

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products is seeking an Area EHS Manager to oversee occupational health, safety, environmental and sustainability programs for four locations in the Great Lakes region. The role involves 60-75% travel across IL, WI, and MI, and close collaboration with plant leadership to embed EHS standards.

The position is based in Elgin or Romeoville, IL, reporting to the Regional EHSS Director. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and project-management skills are essential to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Science or Engineering related fields or relevant experience.
• 5+ Years in EHS and/or Manufacturing with EHS responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills able to reach across the various functional departments to facilitate seamless integration.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 regulations.
• Strong project and process management skills, with experience managing major projects and/or change initiatives.
• Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Nationally recognized Safety and Health Certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH).
• Experience managing a team of direct and/or indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent EHS presence at each site and identify improvement areas with sustainable value for growth.
• Partner with Area General Manager to ensure ownership at each site.
• Lead EHS professionals and site managers to integrate IPG EHS standards.
• Participate in operating plans, planning, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Supervise site EHS professionals across the region, directly and indirectly.
• Assist with onboarding new EHS staff and managers across the region.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Advise on implementing a proactive EHS Management System in manufacturing settings.
• Monitor EHS metrics, report trends, and drive a safety culture shift.
• Manage workers comp, liability claims, and liaise with insurance/legal for the region.
• Drive best-practice sharing and regional resource allocation.
• Set region/site priorities with Regional EHSS Director.
• Lead environmental compliance and sustainability rollout.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelors in EHS/Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CRH Americas Building Products is seeking an Area EHS Manager to oversee occupational health, safety, environmental and sustainability programs for four locations in the Great Lakes region. The role involves 60-75% travel across IL, WI, and MI, and close collaboration with plant leadership to embed EHS standards.

The position is based in Elgin or Romeoville, IL, reporting to the Regional EHSS Director. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and project-management skills are essential to drive