Senior HSE Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation of a comprehensive HSE strategy across all EPC/EPCM projects.

• Provide counsel to Project Directors and leadership teams within EPC/EPCM.

• Foster the implementation of Ramboll’s HSE program and convert expectations into specific project-level controls and routines.

• Offer HSE expertise during proposal preparations and contract discussions.

• Develop organizational structures for HSE, defining roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and governance frameworks.

• Create uniform HSE execution plans that span engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases.

• Set expectations for construction readiness, including contractor mobilization, competency assessment, risk evaluations, and field controls.

• Ensure alignment of HSE standards and performance criteria across contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party collaborators.

• Oversee contractor onboarding processes, alignment workshops, audits, and performance assessments.

• Integrate HSE requirements into contracting strategies, procurement documents, bidding materials, mobilization plans, and contractor workflows.

• Provide governance and assurance regarding risk management, hazard identification, construction risk assessments, high-risk work evaluations, and site controls.

• Evaluate controls for high-risk tasks such as lifting, electrical work, confined spaces, work at height, ground disturbance, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

• Supervise investigations of high-potential or high-severity incidents and capture lessons learned.

• Conduct site inspections, engage with leadership, and perform assurance reviews.

• Mentor project and contractor leadership teams while fostering a proactive safety culture.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations, client requirements, and Ramboll standards.

• Act as Ramboll's representative during client audits, regulatory inspections, and governance meetings.

• Establish HSE performance metrics utilizing both leading and lagging indicators.

• Convert performance data into actionable insights, recommendations, and strategies for stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.

• Robust experience in supporting multi-contractor, high-risk industrial construction settings.

• Capable of influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

• Background in supporting construction management delivery models, focusing on contractor execution and client/contractor interface management.

• Familiarity with construction-phase HSE controls, contractor oversight, incident investigation, assurance processes, and regulatory compliance.

• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CMIOSH, NEBOSH, or CRSP are preferred.

• Experience in energy transition, power, renewables, industrial decarbonization, chemicals, manufacturing, mining, or major infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Previous experience supporting owner’s EPC/EPCM models across multiple concurrent projects is preferred.

• International or remote project experience is advantageous.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to your professional development.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Potential for bonuses, overtime, or additional compensation.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Equal employment opportunities and accessibility support.