Senior HSE Manager (Culpeper, VA)

Rosendin; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Annual bonus

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Charitable giving

Job summary

Rosendin, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, seeks a Senior HSE Manager to lead multiple teams and leaders of leaders. This role drives health, safety, and environmental programs across project sites with a focus on leadership development and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with field leadership, subcontractors, and customers to maintain a safe, productive work environment, and align safety strategy with field execution.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year related degree and extensive leadership experience in HSE.
• 8+ years of safety leadership on construction projects preferred.
• ASP certification is preferred.
• Ability to mentor leaders and manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of multiple safety programs and take corrective action.
• Plan and assign work for team members.
• Develop future leaders and safety professionals.
• Coach and manage HSE professionals to build capability.
• Align safety strategy with field execution across sites.
• Assess training needs and develop targeted programs.
• Facilitate communication between EHS leadership and field teams.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

4-year related degree

ASP certification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaaged.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior HSE Manager is a Senior level position responsible for leading multiple teams and leaders of leaders. This position oversees the implantation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices across multiple project sites with an emphasis on leadership and team development. Other responsibilities include hazard identification, incident investigation, safety training, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. The position also involves mentoring junior team members, developing future leaders, and collaborating with field leadership, subcontractors, and customers to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Monitors progress and performance of multiple teams and safety programs, taking corrective action as necessary.

• Plans and assigns work for team members.

• Identifies, teaches, and develops future leaders and wider safety members.

• Coach and manage HSE professionals to build capability, strengthen talent pipelines, and address performance issues.

• Align corporate safety strategy with field execution across construction and operational sites.

• Assess training needs and develop targeted programs for teams and project sites.

• Facilitate communication between corporate EHS leadership, field teams, and frontline stakeholders to ensure consistent program implementation.

• Promote accountability across business and field leadership.

• Serve as a liaison with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into all phases of the data center lifecycle.

• Contribute to cross-company initiatives related to safety, including resiliency, business continuity, ESG, and workforce engagement.

• Provide proactive, strategic safety insights to senior leadership on emerging risks and incident trends.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings and develop site-specific safety plans.

• Maintain a high level of expertise in company HSE standards, programs, and goals.

• Champion HSE standards across projects to foster a safe and productive environment.

• Partner with EHS training teams as a subject matter expert to ensure technical and regulatory competency.

• Support additional EHS initiatives as assigned.

• Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality support to internal stakeholders.

• Serve as a strategic contributor to the Health & Safety Program team, driving innovation and direction.

• Collaborate with global HSE and governance teams to develop proactive risk-reduction strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred

• Excellent ability to coach, develop, manage, team members.

• Ability to manage and de-escalate difficult conversations and situations.

• Ability to build organizational talent pipeline and development of future leaders.

• Professional interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Expert understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation and performance management philosophy, and supporting administrative practices.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player

• Expert coaching abilities.

• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within regional business unit, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

• 4-year related degree and 8 years related experience plus ASP certification or 11 years relevant experience and SMS.

• Ability to spend 80% of working time on active construction sites.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 25 % as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

• 401K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.