Auditing, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Healthcare, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Network Operations Center, OSHA, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Risk, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
EHS Program Lead — Mission-Critical/Data Center Construction
Contract snapshot
- Location: Texas
- Pay: $50–$90 per hour, depending on experience
- Per Diem: $65–$120 per day, subject to eligibility
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Minimum 6 months
From the first pre-task plan to the last sign-off, you will own the on-site safety program for a major Texas construction project. This contract role places you at the center of a large-scale build, where you will champion a proactive safety culture across data center and other mission-critical environments, with transferable practices for industrial, commercial, civil, energy, or healthcare projects.
What you will lead
- Deploy and sustain the project’s safety management program across all active work areas.
- Execute routine and targeted site inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and observational tours.
- Guide and monitor subcontractor performance to meet or exceed project safety requirements.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, worker orientations, trainings, and regular safety meetings.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain meticulous records: inspection reports, permits, training documentation, and compliance logs.
- Coordinate daily with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, client representatives, and regulatory authorities.
- Support critical controls and high-risk work processes, including JHAs/AHAs, lift plans, confined space, hot work, and LOTO.
- Act as a visible leader for a strong, accountable safety culture on-site.
What you bring
- Proven experience on construction projects as a Safety Manager, Safety Specialist, EHS Manager, HSE Advisor, or Site Safety Representative.
- Background in data center, mission-critical, industrial, commercial, civil, energy, healthcare, or large-scale construction (highly desirable).
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements, construction safety practices, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and site compliance.
- OSHA 30 strongly preferred.
- CHST, CSP, ASP, STSC, or similar credentials are a plus.
- Ability to perform audits, deliver training, manage documentation, and communicate clearly with field teams.
- Exceptional communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Texas for the contract duration.