Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: Mountain West Region (Multi-State Travel Required)

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 + bonus + industry leading benefits

About the Role

Workspire is partnering with a leading construction organization seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety performance across a multi-state operating region.

This role serves as a key partner to field leadership and operations teams, driving safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing scalable safety programs across a diverse portfolio of active job sites. The EHS Manager will play a hands-on role in elevating safety standards, reducing risk, and embedding best-in-class safety practices into day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of regional safety programs across multiple active job sites
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture aligned with company values and field operations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operations leadership on all safety-related matters

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and applicable state and federal safety regulations
• Conduct regular job site audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and documentation
• Track and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on safety data insights

Training & Development

• Design and deliver safety training programs, including new hire onboarding and ongoing field education
• Support field teams in maintaining proper certifications and safety standards
• Coach and develop field safety personnel to strengthen regional capabilities

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to embed safety into project execution
• Support pre-job planning, safety planning, and job hazard analysis (JHA) processes
• Partner with leadership to align safety performance with operational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction or industrial safety leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations within project-based environments
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional safety operations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both field teams and executive leadership
• Willingness to travel regularly across assigned region

Workspire Insight

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EEO Statement

Workspire and our client partners are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.