Project ESH Manager - Reston, VA

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$159K — $231K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental, safety, health or related science discipline
  • 13-15 years relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in managing ESH Management Systems for combined cycle power projects
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001 Management System standards and certified as an internal auditor
  • Industry accreditation (CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, etc.) required
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in data management, report writing, and technical presentations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a complex ESH program across multiple power projects
  • Supervise ESH personnel, coaching and mentoring for their development
  • Integrate ESH requirements into planning documents and operational strategies
  • Apply Bechtel’s ESH Management System to ensure compliance and improvement
  • Manage project budgets and schedules to support ESH initiatives
  • Develop and oversee implementation of ESH plans and reports
  • Conduct assessments and ensure compliance with ESH standards and regulations

Benefits

  • Support for military-affiliated individuals in the hiring process
  • On-site work environment at designated project locations
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performance team in a growing industry
  • Long-term field assignments on major energy projects
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful environmental and safety initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Salary Range: $159,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Project Overview:
We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award dedicated project teams will be formed and the Project ESH Manager will be assigned to lead a single ESH team. The Project ESH Manager position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long term field assignment at the project site upon mobilization. The Project ESH Manager will report to the Project Manager.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ESH execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities:
Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical).
Supervises ESH personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring.
Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
Applies Bechtel's ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution.
Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements.
Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.
Writes technical, regulatory, and performance reports and provides documentation to senior management and the global business unit (GBU).
Writes and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel's ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms the investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.
Tracks, evaluates, and reports ESH data and performance trends and determines corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
Builds working relationships with stakeholders and addresses their issues and concerns.
Meets and communicates with customers, team members, contractors/subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards.
Ensures compliance with Bechtel's ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications, inclusive of annual program review and other processes requiring documentation.
Promotes cross-training and coordination among ESH team members, inclusive of all ESH disciplines.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Previous experience in developing, implementing, and managing an ESH Management System on a combined cycle and/or simple cycle project.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards and certified as an ISO 45001 internal auditor.
Industry certification through an organization accredited for credentialing ESH practitioners (e.g., CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, etc.).
Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to applicable safety or health discipline.
Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities

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