Job Description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Water Treatment Plant Construction

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

Employment Type: Direct Hire (General Contractor)

Start Date: Mid–Late March (potentially sooner for the right candidate)

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually

• Gas Card
• Annual Bonus
• Vehicle or Car Allowance

About the Opportunity

A leading General Contractor is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to provide long-term safety leadership for a 5-year Water Treatment Plant construction project in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a direct-hire position offering strong compensation, stability, and the opportunity to manage EHS strategy on a high-profile infrastructure project.

We are looking for a proactive safety professional with 5–8 years of construction safety experience , ideally with large civil, infrastructure, or water facility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager and leadership team to develop and implement a site-specific EHS plan aligned with corporate, divisional, and regional EHS standards.
• Support Project Managers and EHS teams in coordinating subcontractor EHS programs , ensuring full compliance for subcontractors, vendors, and owner personnel.
• Lead planning and coordination efforts to minimize hazards, reduce risk, and prevent injuries or property damage.
• Conduct and coordinate quarterly EHS audits and ongoing project inspections for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage and document incident investigations , including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Accompany injured employees to medical evaluations and ensure post-incident EHS protocol compliance.
• Advise project teams on industrial hygiene requirements and perform environmental monitoring as needed.
• Oversee and enforce the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Program (pre-employment, random, post-incident, etc.).
• Conduct new-hire EHS orientations, site training, and ongoing safety education programs.
• Administer corporate SPAT processes and provide weekly EHS updates to senior leadership.
• Maintain strong communication, critical thinking, and safety leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, Construction Management , or related field — or equivalent experience.
• CHST certification (Construction Health & Safety Technician) required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience (water treatment or civil projects strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, and injury prevention methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and access active construction areas.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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