EHS Manager
Bowling Green, OHFull-time / ContractSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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An EHS Manager will lead safety activities across construction project sites, partnering with site leadership, corporate EHS, subcontractors, and clients. The role oversees compliance, inspections, training, incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while mentoring EHS staff. The manager will support a growing data center safety program through nationwide travel. Candidates need 8+ years of construction EHS leadership experience and a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or related field, or a BCSP certification.
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A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an EHS Manager Position type: Full time - Contract to hire Duration: 8+ month contract Location: Bowling Green, OH As an EHS Manager, you will: * Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customers, and regulatory standards. * Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation. * Maintain a visible, engaged presence - modeling what "Safety First" looks like in action. * Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent. * Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors. * Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions. * Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance. * Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners. * Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager. * Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms - ensuring projects stay aligned with corporate standards. * As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of clients national safety program. * Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site. * Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and teambuilding abilities. * A deep understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and best practices. * Excellent communication skills, with the presence to influence at every level - from frontline workers to senior executives. * Strong conflict resolution capabilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities in fast-moving environments. * Outstanding analytical skills, with expertise in incident investigations, RCAs, and hazard mitigation. * The ability to create structure, build processes, implement improvements, and drive consistent EHS performance. * A positive, resilient attitude - thriving under pressure and adapting with professionalism. The ideal candidate will have: * Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field or a BCSP Certification (such as CSP, ASP, CHST or OHST). * 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry. * OSHA 30 * Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. * Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems. * Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting largescale data center construction. Preferred Qualification: * OSHA 500/510 Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contr
How this job compares
Set against the 1,027 open Safety Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$102–130K/yr576 salary ranges
- US median$45–50/hr30 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Safety Manager jobs in Ohio and 1,027 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Safety Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 827 postings).
- Education
- 329 of the 1,027 open Safety Manager jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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