Senior Health & Safety Leader – Infrastructure Projects

Accenture; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced EHS/Safety Leader for on-site roles in Charlotte, NC. You will develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS plans aligned with OSHA and safety policies, oversee high-risk activity controls, and integrate HRAs into schedules.

You will lead incident investigations, safety meetings, and monthly reports while coordinating with contractors and owners to ensure compliance. This role requires 10+ years in construction/safety management, with 3+ years at senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in construction/safety management, preferably within a data center or mission critical facilities.
• 3+ years of senior level safety management or design management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS Plans aligned with the Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee prevention strategies and controls for high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical work, confined space).
• Ensure risk assessments (including HRAs) are conducted at all levels and integrated into schedules and planning.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and oversee HRA controls, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate and report all incidents, injuries, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead weekly safety meetings, participate in safety committees, and foster a positive safety culture through collaboration.
• Prepare and submit monthly safety management reports (incident summaries, audit results, improvement initiatives).
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and the Owner to clarify policies, verify compliance, and participate in meetings and job walks.
• Deliver safety orientation and ensure effective training communication for a diverse workforce, maintaining all training records.
• Certify and sign off on the project-specific EHS Plan's compliance alongside the Contractor Site Manager and Construction Manager.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced EHS/Safety Leader for on-site roles in Charlotte, NC. You will develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS plans aligned with OSHA and safety policies, oversee high-risk activity controls, and integrate HRAs into schedules.

You will lead incident investigations, safety meetings, and monthly reports while coordinating with contractors and owners to ensure compliance. This role requires 10+ years in construction/safety management, with 3+ years at senior