Environment, Health and Safety Manager

EH&S Project Manager – Farmington, CT

An established environmental engineering group is looking for a seasoned EH&S professional to oversee a team, navigate diverse industrial environments, and partner closely with clients to strengthen their safety programs. The EH&S Project Manager is responsible for leading complex environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) projects while managing teams, overseeing project scope and budgets, and ensuring technical accuracy across all deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Project management: scoping, planning, budgeting, and coordinating the execution of work in accordance with established budgets and timelines
• Perform final review of documents for technical accuracy and overall presentation
• Provide management, direction and guidance to complete assigned project work
• Develop site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as compliance with client company directives. Examples of programs include, Lockout / Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, Exposure Control, Waste Minimization, Waste Management, Contingency Planning, etc.
• Help design, inform, and improve EH&S programs for clients
• Performance of H&S audits / inspections, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Develop H&S management systems, including drafting of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs
• Management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, satellite area inspections, training, and correspondence with government agencies
• Develop, coordinate and conduct site specific EH&S training programs, including Hazard Communication, Lockout / Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biosafety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Respiratory Protection, RCRA / DOT, HAZWOPER, etc.
• Engage and interact with employees within various industry settings
• Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, indoor air quality assessment, noise assessments, surface wipe sampling, facility decommissioning, qualitative assessments, etc.
• Conduct and lead job safety analyses for tasks within various industry settings
• Conduct and lead incident investigations for clients following incidents occurring at client sites

Requirements

• BS in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or similar field
• 5-10 years of experience in the EH&S field
• Primary knowledge in OSHA regulations (including EPA, federal, state and local regulations)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational abilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary + Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Company-sponsored Profit-Sharing Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Continuing Education Reimbursement