Environment, Health and Safety Manager

NOW HIRING | EHS MANAGER | GILROY, CA
SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a large-scale construction project in Gilroy, California. This opportunity involves working directly with a nation-leading General Contractor (GC), providing oversight of site safety operations and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and project-specific safety requirements.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive safety leader with extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage EHS programs in fast-paced construction environments. This individual will work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to drive safety performance and maintain a strong jobsite safety culture.
Position: EHS ManagerLocation: Gilroy, CaliforniaPay Rate: $55–$60/hourPer Diem: For Applicable TravelersIndustry: Commercial ConstructionSchedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum 5 years of progressive construction safety experience, including experience managing or leading site-level EHS programs.Relevant professional safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or other applicable BCSP credentials required.Thorough understanding of OSHA construction standards, Cal/OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.Experience overseeing subcontractor safety compliance, conducting site audits, and implementing corrective actions.Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities, including crane operations, fall protection, excavation, electrical safety, and heavy equipment operations.Experience developing and implementing Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other applicable safety documentation.Strong leadership, organizational, reporting, and communication skills.Prior experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage daily EHS operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and project-specific safety requirements.Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures.Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and safety performance evaluations.Coordinate with GC project management, superintendents, and subcontractor leadership to address safety concerns and maintain compliance.Oversee high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate hazard controls and safe work practices are established.Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.Facilitate safety meetings, training sessions, orientations, and ongoing workforce safety initiatives.Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and compliance tracking.Serve as a primary safety resource for project leadership while promoting a proactive, accountability-driven safety culture.