Senior HSE Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive HSE strategy across all EPC/EPCM projects.

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

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

• Offer HSE guidance during the proposal and contract negotiation phases.

• Define the structures, roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and governance models for HSE within the organization.

• Develop standardized HSE execution plans across all phases including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Set expectations for construction readiness, which encompass contractor mobilization, competency assurance, risk assessments, and field controls.

• Ensure alignment of HSE expectations across contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.

• Lead onboarding for contractors, conduct alignment sessions, audits, and performance evaluations.

• Integrate HSE requirements into contracting strategies, procurement packages, bid documentation, mobilization plans, and contractor management processes.

• Provide governance and assurance related to hazard identification, construction risk assessments, high-risk work reviews, and site controls.

• Assess controls for activities such as lifting, electrical work, confined space entry, working at heights, ground disturbances, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

• Assist with incident escalation, investigations, and the implementation of lessons learned.

• Perform site visits, engage with leadership, and conduct assurance reviews.

• Coach project and contractor leadership teams while fostering proactive safety behaviors.

• Oversee adherence to health, safety, environmental, client, and Ramboll’s standards.

• Represent Ramboll during client audits, regulatory inspections, and governance meetings.

• Establish HSE performance reporting mechanisms utilizing both leading and lagging indicators.

• Convert performance data into actionable insights, recommendations, and strategic actions.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• A solid background in high-risk industrial construction environments with multiple contractors.

• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience in construction management delivery models where HSE performance is achieved through contractor execution and management of client/contractor interfaces.

• Practical knowledge of construction-phase HSE controls, contractor management, incident investigation, assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Preferred certifications: CSP, CMIOSH, NEBOSH, CRSP, or equivalent.

• Preferred experience in sectors such as energy transition, power, renewables, industrial decarbonization, chemicals, manufacturing, mining, or major infrastructure projects.

• Preferred experience in supporting owner's EPC/EPCM models across multiple concurrent projects.

• Preferred international or remote project experience.

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

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Investment in your professional development.

• Being appreciated for the unique individual that you are.

• Inspiration drawn from colleagues, clients, and projects.

• Long-term vision of a foundation-owned company.

• A comprehensive benefits package that promotes well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Eligibility for overtime compensation.