Data Center EHS Manager

WHO WE ARE:

At Pogue Construction, we are dedicated to building more than structures—we build lasting relationships. Since 1979, our team has been personally invested in the communities we serve, from North Texas to Houston, working on the schools and spaces that shape everyday life. Powered by people, we bring over 45 years of expertise, quality, and integrity to every project, ensuring timeliness, responsiveness, and a focus on client success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies
• Observes and stops work when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life, property, and environment on all projects
• Work with Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Provide leadership on active projects and build working relationships with all project staff
• Function as site EHS Professional for all active projects and serve as a resource for all EHS related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement
• Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance
• Conduct EHS audits, issue report of violations and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors
• Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction and communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field EHS issues
• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings: plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on relevant accident prevention
• Enforce work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements
• Educate and advise project staff on EHS guidelines and policies
• Order sign package for each new project
• Ensure projects are properly equipped with fire extinguishers, First Aid Kits, and AEDs
• Works closely with third party Environmental Consultant to ensure compliance on all projects
• Responsible for OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Forms
• Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings
• Manage regulatory exposures to zero citations
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective actions
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train other
• Internal and external customer service

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Ten (10) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction
• A bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Certifications:
  OSHA 30, current First Aid, CPR, AED