Senior HSE Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation of a comprehensive HSE strategy for all EPC/EPCM projects.

• Act as the main HSE consultant for Project Directors and leadership teams within EPC/EPCM.

• Promote the implementation of Ramboll's HSE program and convert expectations into project-specific controls and leadership practices.

• Offer HSE support during proposals and contract discussions.

• Clearly define HSE roles and connections among Ramboll, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Design adaptable HSE organizational structures for nationwide multi-project execution.

• Create uniform HSE execution plans encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

• Establish expectations for contractor readiness concerning mobilization, competence assurance, risk assessment, and field oversight.

• Lead contractor onboarding, alignment meetings, audits, and performance evaluations.

• Integrate HSE requirements into contracting strategies, procurement packages, bidding documents, mobilization plans, and contractor management systems.

• Ensure governance and assurance over hazard identification, construction risk assessments, high-risk work evaluations, and site controls.

• Review controls related to lifting, electrical work, confined space entry, working at heights, ground disturbance, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

• Provide oversight and escalation assistance for high-potential or high-severity incidents.

• Conduct site visits, engage with leadership, and perform assurance evaluations.

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

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, client standards, and Ramboll's HSE protocols.

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

• Develop HSE performance reporting based on leading and lagging indicators.

• Convert performance metrics into actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive on-site HSE leadership experience with significant exposure to large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.

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

• Proven capability to influence without direct authority.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting construction management delivery models where HSE performance is achieved through contractor execution and effective client/contractor interface management.

• Solid understanding 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 abilities.

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

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

• Experience in supporting owner's EPC/EPCM models across multiple concurrent projects is preferred.

• International or remote project experience is preferred.

• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to your professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements available.

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

• Potential eligibility for bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Equal employment opportunity for all candidates.

• Accessibility accommodations provided during the application process.