Senior HSEQQ Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

• Lead the development of a comprehensive HSEQ strategy across all EPC/EPCM projects.

• Act as the primary HSEQ consultant for Project Directors and the leadership teams of EPC/EPCM.

• Promote the implementation of Ramboll’s HSEQ initiatives and adapt them to project-specific behaviors, controls, and leadership practices.

• Offer HSEQ direction during the proposal phase and throughout contract negotiations.

• Create HSEQ organizational structures, define roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and governance frameworks.

• Formulate standardized HSEQ execution strategies covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project handover.

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

• Harmonize HSEQ standards across contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.

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

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

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

• Evaluate controls for high-risk tasks such as lifting, electrical operations, confined space entries, work at heights, ground disturbances, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

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

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

• Mentor project and contractor leadership teams while fostering a culture of safety, learning, and continuous enhancement.

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

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

• Develop HSEQ performance reporting utilizing leading and lagging indicators.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in on-site HSEQ roles.

• Extensive experience with large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.

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

• Familiarity with construction management delivery models, including contractor execution and client/contractor interface management.

• Practical knowledge of HSEQ controls during the construction phase, contractor oversight, incident investigation, assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• 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 initiatives is preferred.

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

• International or remote project experience is preferred.

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

• No sponsorship options are available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Investment in your professional development.

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting well-being, career advancement, and work-life balance.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in the workplace/application process.

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