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EHS Manager
OVERWATCHUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026
About the role
About Overwatch Mission Critical
Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.
Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job — it's purpose.
Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Mobilization Position Summary
The EHS Manager – Mobilization is responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety mobilization activities during the pre-construction, mobilization, site establishment, and early execution phases of large-scale data center construction projects. Acting as the Owner/Developer's EHS representative, this position ensures EHS systems, contractor readiness, governance processes, training programs, and risk controls are fully implemented before construction activities commence.
The role partners closely with Development Delivery, Project Management, General Contractors, OFCI Vendors, Commissioning Teams, and Regulatory Authorities to establish a safe, compliant, and operationally ready project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Mobilization & Operational Readiness
- Lead EHS mobilization activities from project award through site activation.
- Develop and execute project-specific EHS Mobilization Plans.
- Establish mobilization milestones, readiness gates, and approval processes.
- Verify EHS deliverables are completed prior to commencement of work.
- Conduct project readiness reviews and "Good to Go" assessments.
- Drive closure of pre-mobilization actions and risk register items.
- Coordinate mobilization governance meetings with project stakeholders.
Contractor Readiness & Assurance
- Participate in contractor prequalification and onboarding activities.
- Review and approve contractor EHS plans, procedures, permits, and documentation.
- Conduct gap assessments to ensure contractor compliance with project requirements.
- Verify emergency preparedness, incident management, and reporting systems are operational.
- Ensure contractor EHS staffing and resources align with project risks and schedules
Site Establishment & EHS Systems Activation
- Verify site access control, orientation programs, and worker onboarding processes.
- Implement project EHS standards, policies, and management systems.
- Ensure Permit-to-Work, action management, observation, and reporting systems are functional.
- Establish mobilization KPIs and performance monitoring tools.
- Coordinate with project leadership to ensure alignment across all workstreams.
Risk Management
- Lead project hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Review construction methodologies and work plans for high-risk activities.
- Verify implementation of critical risk controls including:
- Energized Electrical Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- Rigging & Lifting
- Excavation & Trenching
- Hot Work
- Temporary Utilities
- Commissioning Readiness
- Escalate critical risks and drive corrective actions.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary EHS interface between the Owner, General Contractor, Vendors, and Project Leadership.
- Promote a positive safety culture through leadership, engagement, and visibility.
- Facilitate EHS kick-off meetings and mobilization workshops.
- Mentor project EHS personnel and contractor safety teams.
- Partner with construction, engineering, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure seamless project integration.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
- Monitor EHS performance metrics and mobilization KPIs.
- Provide regular readiness and mobilization status reports to EHS and Project Leadership.
- Support incident investigations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement eff
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