Project EHS Manager

With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in hospitality, commercial and solar industry. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery.  
 
Position Overview: 

The Project EHS Manager provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight for all EHS functions on a large-scale electrical construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data-center environment. 

The Project EHS Manager serves as the primary site resource for implementing and sustaining Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, promoting a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement across all field activities. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead all EHS functions at the project level, ensuring compliance with Hays corporate EHS policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs. 

• Provide day-to-day direction, mentoring, and technical guidance to site supervision, foremen, and subcontractors regarding safe work practices and regulatory compliance. 

• Provide assurance and oversight through independent audits of the company’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Electrical Safety, and Energy Control programs, verifying compliance and effective field execution in coordination with Commissioning and QA/QC leadership. 

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and field safety audits to identify and mitigate risk. 

• Oversee site safety orientation and ensure all Hays personnel and subcontractors meet training and competency requirements prior to mobilization. 

• Maintain a daily presence in the field to observe work practices, verify compliance, and reinforce expectations. 

• Conduct and document routine safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups. 

• Manage reporting of near misses, first-aid cases, and recordable incidents; ensure root-cause analyses are completed and lessons learned are communicated. 

• Serve as the liaison between site management, the Director of EHS, and client representatives on all EHS matters. 

• Support emergency-response planning, drills, and site-specific safety campaigns. 

• Work closely with construction management, QA/QC, and Commissioning & Energy Control teams to coordinate safe work sequencing and ensure risk is managed proactively. 

• Participate in project coordination meetings, readiness reviews, and subcontractor safety briefings. 

• Promote a positive safety culture through recognition, engagement, and visible leadership in the field. 

• Maintain accurate and timely EHS records, including training logs, inspection reports, and incident documentation. 

• Submit weekly and monthly safety reports to corporate EHS leadership, including key metrics and corrective actions. 

• Track and trend site safety performance indicators to identify areas for improvement. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent field experience considered in lieu of formal education 

• 5+ years of experience managing EHS programs in the electrical construction or mission-critical/data-center environment. 

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control requirements. 

• Proven experience developing and conducting field training, audits, and incident investigations. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and lead by example in a fast-paced construction setting. 

Certifications: 

• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or equivalent 

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction 

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace 

• First Aid/CPR 
   

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary based on experience. 

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). 

• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities. 

• Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growin