Senior Area EHS Lead - Construction Safety & Risk

Bechtel

New Albany (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Area ESH Lead for the New Albany, OH project. You will develop and execute the Environmental, Safety, and Health program across a project area, coordinating with the Area Construction Manager and clients.

Responsibilities include leading ESH planning and risk management across construction phases, developing staff, enforcing expectations, communicating risks to senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 10 or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 12 or more years of relevant experience; or 15 or more years of relevant safety or health experience.
Experience managing ESH teams of 6+ on projects with 2,000+ workers.
Experience supporting semiconductor, high‑technology, or similarly complex manufacturing construction projects is desirable.
Proven ability to lead ESH programs through evolving scope, schedule pressure, and organizational change.
Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping and standards and data management tools.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at the senior leadership and client level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presenting.
In-depth knowledge of ESH regulations and construction related industry standards.
Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
Ability to work outdoors, support multiple shifts, and travel/relocate as needed.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead ESH planning and risk management across construction, commissioning, energization, and owner interfaces.
Lead and develop ESH staff; assign and oversee work.
Resolve significant safety and health issues using sound judgment, scientific methods, and industry best practices.
Represent Area ESH with clients, subcontractors, and leadership, providing clear, risk-based guidance.
Set and enforce subcontractor ESH expectations, corrective actions, and escalation.
Advise leadership on ESH risks, trade-offs, bids, estimates, schedules, budgets, and compliance.
Interpret requirements, assess hazards, research technical and regulatory issues, and prepare plans and reports.
Implement the Safety and Health Management Plan, procedures, and training.
Integrate safety and health requirements into planning, design, procurement, construction, and subcontracts.
Communicate requirements and verify performance through meetings, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.