HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: $76.00 $81.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not specified
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The HSE Manager (Construction Safety Manager Level 5) is a fully onsite, project-based role supporting new infrastructure projects at an existing client site in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This position reports to site leadership and the safety management team, supporting project teams of approximately 15 30 personnel with no direct reports. The role is focused on field safety leadership rather than direct people management, with safety complexity increasing as systems are reconnected and commissioned toward the end of the project. The Hiring Manager is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager with 10 years of field safety experience supporting active construction and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has extensive OSHA knowledge, experience conducting incident investigations, leading safety meetings, reviewing JHAs, and ensuring safety compliance across complex job sites. Candidates with Data Center construction experience, OSHA 30 certification, and experience working directly with contractors and subcontractors will be especially competitive.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with project teams, contractors, and client safety representatives
• Conduct daily site walks and safety observations
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JHJs)
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and project-specific safety standards
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions
• Lead and support incident investigations
• Conduct inspections and audits
• Ensure emergency response preparedness and compliance
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Serve as the primary safety resource for project personnel
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across the project

Required Skills

• Strong Construction Safety background
• Extensive knowledge of construction management practices
• OSHA compliance expertise
• Incident investigation experience
• Experience facilitating safety meetings and trainings
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and client representatives
• Experience managing safety compliance on active construction projects
• Strong leadership presence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong relationship-building skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to proactively address issues and drive resolution
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Safety reporting systems

Preferred Skills

• Data Center construction experience
• Infrastructure project experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), or related field strongly preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification strongly preferred

Required Experience

• 10 years of Construction Safety experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Data Center construction and infrastructure environment
• Combination of low-hazard and high-hazard construction activities
• Safety complexity increases as systems are reconnected and commissioned toward the end of the project
• Fast-paced environment with regular interaction between contractors, subcontractors, client teams, and project leadership
• Overtime expected

Important Notes

• Construction Safety experience is required and should be the primary screening focus
• Candidate will be responsible for safety oversight of approximately 15 30 project personnel
• This role is focused on field safety leadership rather than direct people management
• Strong stakeholder management skills are critical due to frequent interaction with contractors, subcontractors, project leadership, and client safety teams
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and compliance reviews is required
• Data Center and infrastructure project experience is highly desirable
• Interview Process: 1st Round Virtual MS Teams interview with recruiting/project team; 2nd Round Virtual MS Teams interview with Hiring Manager
• Background Check: CBRE Standard Package (no drug test)
• Training will be provided on client-specific systems

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading provider of commercial real estate services and facilities management, operating across a wide range of sectors and geographies worldwide. With a large and diverse workforce that includes HSE consultants, building operations engineers, facility management technicians, project managers, and safety professionals, the organization delivers data-driven real estate and infrastructure solutions at scale. The firm employs tens of thousands of professionals globally, serving clients across commercial, industrial, and technology-infrastructure verticals, including large-scale data center construction and operations.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18912

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