Lead Construction Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager (Field Based)

ERM•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Lead Construction Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to provide on-site support for our key pharmaceutical client in Kenosha, WI. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading an HSE safety team for construction activities, engaging with project and construction leaders, and ensuring health and safety, and supporting environmental stewardship and compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards. Acting on behalf of the client, this role provides owner‑side HSE leadership across Construction Management (CM), design‑build teams, and contractors, ensuring health, safety, and environmental risks are anticipated, controls are implemented effectively, and compliance obligations are consistently met through a combination of visible field presence and strong leadership influence. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all HSE activities, and support the delegation of duties to other project team members. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, renewable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred.
20 years of on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety with a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.
Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the field: CHST, ASP, and/or CSP are preferred.
Pharmaceutical or high-tech project experience is highly desired.
Experience with mega construction project execution.
Completed training and certifications for OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Site Lead for ERM’s HSE owner’s representative team, working directly with the Client’s Project Leaders.
Meet with Client Project Lead monthly to review timelines, metrics, and as needed proactive adjustments
Guide implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSE management system on a pharmaceutical megaproject
Act as the primary interface between our Client’s Project Leadership, EPC Project Leadership, and ERM’s PMO.
Develop, track, and communicate environmental performance metrics, trends, and key risks to project and executive leadership.
Responsible for preparing and delivering daily briefings and compiling comprehensive weekly updates for leadership, to support strategic decision making.
Participate in Project Leadership Meetings, as the Client’s HSE representative.
Provide daily direction, prioritization, and coaching to a team of HSE Managers and specialists, coordinating the Client’s Safety Program.
Continuously monitor and adjust team structure and resource allocation in accordance with project needs and budget constraints.
Establish and maintain a clear, project‑specific environmental compliance framework that defines requirements, roles, and interfaces to guide CM and contractor execution.
Maintain strong field presence to validate that environmental controls, practices, and behaviors align with approved plans and permit obligations.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, promoting accountability and collaboration within the Client HSE Team.
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all HSE matters, advising Client and Contractor HSE, Project Managers, and functional heads, ensuring alignment with Client and project requirements.
Lead comprehensive HSE risk assessments for all phases of project, including constructability reviews, pre-task planning, and new process introductions.
Support incident HSE investigation and root cause analyses (RCA) debriefs, and feedback sessions with multidisciplinary teams for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions from the Owner side.
Observe incident investigation and root cause analyses and CAPA development of contractors to ensure minimum project standards are met.
Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded into procedures.
Anticipate emerging risks and adapt HSE program and tactics to evolving challenges in a dynamic construction environment
Support development and execution of project environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, and Air Emissions, and management of the project’s chemical inventory,
Regularly report HSE performance to Client and Contractor, highlighting trends, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Organize and implement an HSE audit and inspection program that encompasses all project areas, team activities, and subcontractor operations.
Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, including Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Regulatory Authorities, and the Local Community.