Senior HSEQQ Manager – EPC/EPCM Projects

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead portfolio-wide HSEQ strategy, standards, processes, and the execution of projects specific to EPC/EPCM.

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

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

• Offer HSEQ guidance throughout the proposal and contract negotiation phases.

• Define the organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and governance models for HSEQ.

• Create standardized HSEQ execution plans covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

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

• Ensure alignment of HSEQ expectations among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third parties.

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

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

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

• Evaluate controls for high-risk activities such as lifting, electrical work, confined space entry, work at height, ground disturbance, energization, commissioning, and simultaneous operations.

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

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

• Foster a safety culture that emphasizes accountability, proactive safety behaviors, psychological safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise compliance with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and Ramboll's HSEQ standards.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Experience working in multi-contractor, high-risk industrial construction environments.

• Capability to influence others without direct authority.

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

• Solid understanding of construction-phase HSEQ controls, contractor management, incident investigation, assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

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

• No sponsorship will be provided.

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

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

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

• Preferred: international or remote project experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to your professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements available.

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

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

• An inclusive and diverse workplace environment.

• Accessibility accommodations provided during the application process.