Project EHS Manager

With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in hospitality, commercial and solar industry. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery.

Position Overview :

The Project EHS Manager provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight for all EHS functions on a large-scale electrical construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data-center environment.

The Project EHS Manager serves as the primary site resource for implementing and sustaining Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, promoting a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement across all field activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead all EHS functions at the project level, ensuring compliance with Hays corporate EHS policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.

Provide day-to-day direction, mentoring, and technical guidance to site supervision, foremen, and subcontractors regarding safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

Provide assurance and oversight through independent audits of the company’s Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), Electrical Safety, and Energy Control programs, verifying compliance and effective field execution in coordination with Commissioning and QA / QC leadership.

Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and field safety audits to identify and mitigate risk.

Oversee site safety orientation and ensure all Hays personnel and subcontractors meet training and competency requirements prior to mobilization.

Maintain a daily presence in the field to observe work practices, verify compliance, and reinforce expectations.

Conduct and document routine safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-ups.

Manage reporting of near misses, first-aid cases, and recordable incidents; ensure root-cause analyses are completed and lessons learned are communicated.

Serve as the liaison between site management, the Director of EHS, and client representatives on all EHS matters.

Support emergency-response planning, drills, and site-specific safety campaigns.

Work closely with construction management, QA / QC, and Commissioning & Energy Control teams to coordinate safe work sequencing and ensure risk is managed proactively.

Participate in project coordination meetings, readiness reviews, and subcontractor safety briefings.

Promote a positive safety culture through recognition, engagement, and visible leadership in the field.

Maintain accurate and timely EHS records, including training logs, inspection reports, and incident documentation.

Submit weekly and monthly safety reports to corporate EHS leadership, including key metrics and corrective actions.

Track and trend site safety performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent field experience considered in lieu of formal education

5+ years of experience managing EHS programs in the electrical construction or mission-critical / data-center environment.

Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control requirements.

Proven experience developing and conducting field training, audits, and incident investigations.

Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and lead by example in a fast-paced construction setting.

Certifications :

CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or equivalent

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

First Aid / CPR

Benefits :

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Leadership development and continuing education opportunities.

Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company.

Join a company that’s building more than just electrical systems—join a team committed to excellence and innovation.

If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are ready to contribute your skills to the team at Hays Electrical Services, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional service for our clients and supporting our company's operations. Apply now!