Senior HSEQQ Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the HSEQ strategy for the entire portfolio across EPC/EPCM projects.

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

• Promote the integration of Ramboll’s HSEQ program and convert expectations into project-specific controls and routines.

• Offer HSEQ support during proposals and contract discussions.

• Define HSEQ roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and governance structures.

• Create standardized HSEQ execution plans for all stages, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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

• Ensure alignment of HSEQ standards among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party entities.

• Direct contractor onboarding, alignment workshops, audits, and performance evaluations.

• Integrate HSEQ requirements into contracting strategies, procurement packages, bid documents, mobilization plans, and contractor management practices.

• Supervise hazard identification, construction risk evaluations, reviews of high-risk work, and site control measures.

• Assess controls related to lifting, electrical tasks, confined space operations, working at heights, ground disturbances, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

• Assist in incident escalation, investigations, and the derivation of lessons learned.

• Carry out site visits, engage in leadership interactions, and perform assurance reviews.

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

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

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

• Develop HSEQ performance reporting utilizing both leading and lagging indicators.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 10 years of progressively responsible on-site HSEQ leadership experience.

• Extensive exposure to large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.

• Robust background in managing multi-contractor, high-risk industrial construction settings.

• Capability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience in supporting construction management delivery models through contractor execution and client/contractor interface management.

• Practical knowledge of HSEQ controls during the construction phase, including contractor management, incident investigations, assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Willingness to travel regularly to various project sites.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

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

• Sponsorship is not available.

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

• Preferred: Experience in energy transition, power, renewables, industrial decarbonization, chemicals, manufacturing, mining, or large infrastructure projects.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting owner’s EPC/EPCM models across multiple concurrent projects.

• Preferred: International or remote project experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to your professional development.

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

• Flexible working arrangements.

• A foundation-owned company focused on long-term strategies.

• An inclusive culture that values equal employment opportunities.

• Accessibility accommodations available during the application process.

• Potential eligibility for bonuses, overtime, or other compensation options.