Client-Facing Construction EHS Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 DOE

Banda Group International, LLC (BGI) is a proud veteran-owned company dedicated to providing top-notch environmental, health and safety, security, and technical support services to critical construction projects across the nation. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to working alongside our clients and joint venture teams to ensure projects are executed safely and responsibly.

We are currently looking for a Construction EHS Manager (Client-Facing) to join our team on a large-scale data center construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead safety initiatives while supporting future phases of the project based on your performance and client needs.

Position Summary

As the Construction EHS Manager, you will provide on-site safety leadership for a vibrant, fast-paced data center construction project. This highly visible position demands a confident and experienced safety professional who can effectively enforce safety protocols, manage risks proactively, and foster strong relationships with construction leadership and an engaged client safety team.

Role Expectations & Work Environment

This role is based within an active construction site, where you will face various schedule demands, weather impacts, and multiple stakeholder priorities. You are expected to consistently enforce safety requirements, use sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with construction leadership, joint venture partners, and the client team. The ideal candidate will uphold uncompromising safety standards while being a strong, credible presence in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site EHS lead for data center construction activities.
Enforce safety requirements across all JV partners and subcontractors.
Maintain a strong daily field presence through site walks, inspections, and hazard identification.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-hazard construction activities.
Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation.
Participate in and support client safety meetings, audits, and inspections.
Deliver effective site orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety training.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Track and report safety metrics, trends, and observations to project and corporate leadership.
Exercise stop-work authority when necessary and escalate concerns appropriately.

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

Establish trust and credibility with the client safety team, JV partners, and field leadership.
Clearly define and reinforce site safety expectations.
Identify top risk areas related to schedule acceleration and weather impacts.
Operate independently while remaining aligned with Corporate EHS leadership.
Be recognized as firm, fair, and consistent in safety enforcement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
5+ years of EHS experience supporting large-scale construction projects.
Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or fast-track construction is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority in multi-employer or JV environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, CSP, or similar are preferred.
Confident communicator with a strong field presence and sound judgment.
Proficiency with EHS management systems and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Competitive salary, DOE.
Per diem for non-local employees.
100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD for full-time employees.
Medical plans (PPO or HDHP), with the employer covering 80% of the employee's premium.
Employer HSA contributions for eligible plans.
Robust PTO program and 11 paid holidays.
401(k) safe harbor plan with up to 4% company match.
Boot reimbursement program for field employees.
$1,500 annual professional development reimbursement.
Military Leave Program and veteran support.
Corporate gym membership rates.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the ADP portal. Banda Group International, LLC and BGI Security, LLC are committed to hiring veterans and individuals who have served our country. Join BGI, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow veterans while forging a new path in your career. BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion among our team as critical to our success.

Compensation details: $85,000 - $120,000 yearly salary.