Job Title: Project Safety / EHS Manager
Employment Type: Contract or Direct Hire
Contract Rate: Up to $55/hour
Direct Hire Salary: Up to $120,000 annually
Location: Abilene, TX (Onsite)
Initial Training: Plano, TX
Work Schedule: Day shift; schedule to be determined
Travel: Up to 15%, depending on business needs
Interview Process: Three virtual rounds
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Safety / Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead onsite safety operations for large-scale data center construction projects.
This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing workplace incidents, strengthening safety culture, and overseeing EHS activities across project sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction safety management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to develop and implement effective safety programs.
The selected candidate will initially complete training at the company's headquarters in Plano, TX, before transitioning to a full-time onsite assignment in Abilene, TX. The role may also require travel to data center construction sites across the United States.
Key Responsibilities
1. Construction Safety Leadership
- Lead daily EHS operations at the project site, ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable OSHA regulations.
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and hazard assessments.
- Identify potential risks and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
- Promote a proactive, safety-first culture among employees, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
2. Team Leadership and Training
- Supervise, mentor, and develop EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators assigned to the project.
- Coordinate safety activities, delegate responsibilities, and monitor team performance.
- Deliver safety orientations, training sessions, and ongoing coaching for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Partner with site leadership to improve safety awareness and accountability.
3. Incident Investigation and Risk Management
- Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
- Monitor safety trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend process improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace hazards and prevent incidents.
4. EHS Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Maintain EHS documentation, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventories, inspection records, incident reports, and safety metrics.
- Prepare regular EHS performance reports for the EHS Program Manager and corporate leadership.
- Review and improve safety procedures, policies, forms, and reporting processes.
- Coordinate with corporate EHS teams, site leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives.
5. National Project Support
- Support the company's expanding data center construction operations across the United States.
- Travel to project locations as required to implement consistent safety standards and practices.
- Help establish and maintain effective EHS processes across multiple project sites.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leadership experience in the construction industry.
- OSHA 30-hour training is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or a relevant BCSP certification, such as:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)
- Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Hands-on experience with construction site inspections, incident investigations, root cause analysis, hazard mitigation, contractor safety, and safety training.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising safety personnel.
- Strong communication, leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and digital EHS reporting systems.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite full-time in Abilene, TX, following initial training in Plano, TX.
- Willingness to travel nationwide as required, currently estimated at up to 15%.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510 training or certification.
- Experience supporting large-scale data center, mission-critical, industrial, or commercial construction projects.
- Experience implementing construction safety programs and improving EHS performance across complex project environments.
- Familiarity with corporate EHS reporting systems, safety metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Interview Process
All interviews will be conducted virtually:
- Round 1: 30-minute interview with the Senior EHS Manager.
- Round 2: 30-minute interview with the EHS Director.
- Round 3: 30-minute interview with the HR Business Partner (HRBP).
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction safety leader with at least eight years of progressive EHS leadership experience, strong OSHA knowledge, and a proven record of managing site safety operations. They should be comfortable leading safety teams, conducting incident investigations, enforcing compliance, and building a proactive safety culture in a fast-paced construction environment.
Experience in data center or other large-scale construction projects is highly desirable. Candidates must be willing to complete initial training in Plano, TX, and work onsite full-time in Abilene, TX.
About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
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