HSE Construction Manager-Remote

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HSE Construction Manager

Provide leadership and governance for the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function, promoting a no‑harm culture, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and operational excellence across Projects & Construction (CPX). The Manager, HSE Projects & Construction, supports the multi‑year HSE strategy, builds organizational capability, and partners with key stakeholders to deliver measurable results. This role is part of the North America HSE team and a member of the AME HSE leadership team, overseeing HSE programs and processes for a regional business unit that executes construction of more than 30 customer sites annually across the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

* Oversee the multi‑year HSE strategy, roadmap, and annual operating plan aligned to business objectives and enterprise risk management (ERM).

* Support and assist the HSE management system (policies, standards, procedures) and chair/co‑chair HSE governance forums (e.g., HSE Steering Committee).

* Serve as principal HSE advisor to senior leadership and managers on emerging risks, regulatory trends, and industry best practices.

* Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations across jurisdictions (federal, state/provincial, local) and relevant international standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

* Implement/oversee risk assessment processes (JHAs, critical risk controls, MOC) with emphasis on serious injury & fatality prevention and life‑saving rules.

* Oversee internal/external audit & assurance programs; ensure timely, effective CAPA and high-quality management reviews.

* Manage the HSE incident management process: escalation/incident command protocols, investigation quality (root cause analysis), operational learning, and knowledge sharing.

* Implement standard work and continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) to reduce risk and waste across construction sites, operating assets, warehouses, offices, and field service.

* Champion contractor/vendor HSE management (pre‑qualification, onboarding, performance reviews) to align with company standards.

* Sponsor digital HSE solutions and analytics to improve visibility, decision quality, and field usability.

* Model a Just Culture and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles; promote psychological safety and learning behaviors.

* Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the HSE team and in partnership with senior leaders.

* Engage customer HSE leaders and key regulators; represent the company in industry forums and community settings as needed.

* Oversee third‑party HSE services/technology contracts; monitor values, levels, and compliance.

* Coordinate with Security/Facilities for emergency response, severe weather, wildfire/smoke, heat, and environmental releases.

* Collaborate with all the functions of the business to resolve safety concerns.

* Work with HSE contractors to recruit, interview, and on-board new HSE contractors.

* Forecasting and trend analysis to ensure all projects receive the necessary HSE support throughout the year.

* Maintain and support POs, time entry, and invoices being paid to vendors

* Manage all HSE contractors and guide them to follow Vestas's requirements and ensure they are providing quality support to CPX projects

* Support and collaborate with HSE contractors to ensure all parties are aligned.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's and/or associate's degree with a minimum of five to eight years' work experience in General Industry, Industrial, or Construction environmental, health, and safety preferred.

* Certification (CSP/ASP/CRSP/GSP) is preferred.

* Experience in applying international HSE standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001) across business units and geographies.

* Experience with cranes, lifting and rigging, safety management systems, control of hazardous energy, confined space…