Senior HSEQQ Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Promote the adoption of Ramboll’s HSEQ program and convert expectations into behaviors, controls, and leadership routines at the project level.

• Provide strategic HSEQ advice during proposals and contract negotiations.

• Define clear HSEQ boundaries, roles, and interfaces among Ramboll, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Outline scalable HSEQ organizational structures for nationwide multi-project EPC/EPCM delivery.

• Implement standardized HSEQ execution plans throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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

• Lead contractor onboarding, alignment sessions, audits, and regular performance evaluations.

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

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

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

• Offer oversight and escalation support for high-potential or high-severity incidents and ensure lessons learned are integrated.

• Conduct site visits, leadership engagements, and assurance reviews.

• Mentor project and contractor leadership teams, advocating for proactive safety behaviors, psychological safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

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

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

• Establish consistent HSEQ performance reporting using both leading and lagging indicators.

• Convert performance data into actionable insights, recommendations, and actions for project leadership, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proven ability to influence others without direct authority.

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

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

• Capability to travel frequently to project locations and engage effectively with field teams, project leadership, clients, and contractors.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

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

• Experience in 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 preferred.

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

• No sponsorship is available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Investment in your professional development.

• Being appreciated for the unique individual you are.

• Continuous inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.

• The long-term vision of a foundation-owned company.

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

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation may be available.