HSE Manager

JOB-10047636

Anticipated Start Date

October 12, 2026

Location

Richmond, VA

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors.  Construction Quality Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a HSE Manager to lead Health Safety and Environment initiatives. The HSE Manager is responsible for leading the Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy, governance, and assurance program for a multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project. The role serves as the owner's senior HSE representative and provides independent oversight of EPC, EPCM, construction management, and contractor HSE performance throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases. 

Job Description

• Develop HSE Leadership & Governance
  • Develop and implement the Project HSE Execution Strategy and Assurance Program.
  • Establish project-wide HSE goals, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and leading metrics.
  • Serve as the owner's primary authority on all HSE matters.
  • Provide visible safety leadership across all project activities.
  • Lead the development of a strong safety culture emphasizing personal accountability and intervention.
  • Ensure alignment between owner requirements and contractor HSE programs.
• Contractor HSE Oversight
  • Oversee HSE performance of EPC, EPCM, construction contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
  • Review and approve contractor HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and site-specific safety programs.
  • Conduct formal audits, field assessments, and management reviews.
  • Verify contractors maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and project standards.
  • Recommend corrective actions and recovery plans when deficiencies are identified.
• Risk Management
  • Lead project-wide hazard identification and risk management programs.
  • Review high-risk work activities including: 
  • Critical lifts
  • Work at height
  • Confined space entry
  • Electrical safety
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Heavy transportation operations
  • Hot work
  • Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
  • Ensure effective implementation of Life-Saving Rules and Critical Risk Controls.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation
  • Lead the owner's participation in incident investigations.
  • Ensure root cause analyses are conducted for incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
  • Track corrective actions through closure.
  • Communicate lessons learned across the project organization and contractor teams.
  • Develop proactive initiatives to eliminate recurring events.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local jurisdictional requirements, environmental permits, and corporate standards.
  • Maintain interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor upcoming regulatory changes that may impact project execution.
  • Support compliance audits and inspections.
• Environmental Stewardship
  • Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
  • Ensure proper management of: 
  • Waste management
  • Water protection
  • Hazardous materials
  • Spill prevention and response
  • Monitor environmental performance and reporting requirements.
• Field Assurance & Engagement
  • Conduct routine field safety engagements and site walks.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, contractor meetings, and safety leadership reviews.
  • Verify effective implementation of permit-to-work systems.
  • Monitor quality of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).
  • Promote workforce involvement through observation and reporting programs.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Develop and maintain project emergency response plans.
  • Coordinate emergency drills and exercises.
  • Ensure readiness of medical, rescue, and crisis management resources.
  • Support business continuity and resilience planning.
• HSE Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop executive-level HSE dashboards.
  • Analyze leading and lagging indicators.
  • Present performance reports to project leadership, corporate executives, and stakeholders.
  • Identify performance trends and implement improvement initiatives.
• Commissioning & Startup Support
  • Support construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Participate in PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Reviews).
  • Ensure operational readiness requirements are satisfied before startup.
  • Coordinate HSE integration between construction and operations organizations.

Skills Required

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience.
• Minimum 10 years supporting large industrial capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $500 million in TIC.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, and Construction Management delivery models.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) preferred
• NEBOSH Diploma preferred
• OSHA 30/500 preferred
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred