Senior EHS Leader: Construction Safety & Compliance

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead its EHS programs across all operations. This role requires expert-level knowledge in construction safety for design-build projects, pre-construction planning, contractor management, and integration of safety and risk management into engineering and architectural design processes.

You will develop and execute a multi-year EHS strategy, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and DoD requirements, mentor EHS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or safety discipline.
• 10+ years EHS experience in industrial, construction environments, including significant work in construction projects; at least 5 years in chemical, energetic, or explosive manufacturing highly preferred.
• Experience leading EHS programs during construction, capital projects, or site expansions.
• Proven experience implementing ISO 14001/45001 systems or similar management frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, risk management methodologies, and contractor safety management.
• Experience leading strategic EHS initiatives in a multi-site or project-based organization.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s multi-year EHS strategy aligned with objectives, growth plans, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging regulations, industry trends, and risk management opportunities.
• Establish and promote a proactive, prevention-focused EHS culture across all departments and project sites.
• Lead the implementation of EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, local regulatory bodies, and company standards.
• Develop programs in alignment with ISO 14001/45001 and support certification/recertification efforts.
• Support incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Provide hands-on support to facilities, project teams, and field operations for risk assessments, safety planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert to internal teams on occupational safety, environmental, emergency response, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Stay current with emerging regulations, industry trends, safety technologies, and best practices specific to chemical and explosive manufacturing.
• Lead EHS planning and hazard mitigation strategies during design, engineering, and pre-construction phases.
• Partner with program managers, process safety managers, construction managers, risk management, and engineering leaders to embed safety requirements into project specifications.
• Oversee contractor safety programs, subcontractor qualification, and site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and readiness assessments for complex construction and design-build environments.
• Support project managers in maintaining compliance with construction safety standards, including OSHA, DoD requirements, and industry best practices.
• Manage and mentor EHS staff, contractors, and site safety personnel.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Programs, Facilities, HR, and Legal.
• Lead multisite EHS committees, training, and communication/promotion initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems to track EHS performance.
• Identify trends, create root-cause-based action plans, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and systems to advance safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Contractor safety management

OSHA construction standards

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety, Construction Management, Safety Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master’s Degree or CSP/CHMM/CIH or equivalent

Job description

Paligen Technologies is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead its EHS programs across all operations. This role requires expert-level knowledge in construction safety for design-build projects, pre-construction planning, contractor management, and integration of safety and risk management into engineering and architectural design processes.

You will develop and execute a multi-year EHS strategy, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and DoD requirements, mentor EHS