EHS Manager

Summary

Invictus is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support the turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover of two 21,000-ton central chiller plants supporting a large-scale infrastructure program in Central Texas.

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing all environmental, health, and safety programs for the project. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and applicable regulatory requirements while supporting safe execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

The EHS Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, subcontractors, and field teams to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure safe, environmentally responsible project delivery.

This is a full time W2 position based in Houston, Texas, with regular field site engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Specific Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHSP)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards including 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and applicable Texas safety regulations
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safe work planning for project activities
• Oversee safety planning and monitoring for high-risk work including crane lifts, confined space work, hot work, electrical installation, and commissioning activities
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EPA, TCEQ, and local environmental regulations
• Manage environmental plans and regulatory reporting including:
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans
• Hazardous and nonhazardous waste handling and disposal
• Oversee refrigerant compliance requirements including EPA Section 608
• Monitor air quality, dust control, water discharge, and noise impacts during construction activities

Training and Safety Culture

• Conduct safety orientations for all project personnel and subcontractors
• Deliver ongoing safety training, toolbox talks, and environmental awareness sessions
• Promote a proactive safety culture emphasizing hazard recognition and behavioral safety
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety communication on the project

Subcontractor Oversight

• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans and environmental compliance documentation
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate safety planning across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Participate in constructability reviews to integrate safety into project planning and execution

Reporting and Coordination

• Maintain EHS documentation including permits, inspection logs, incident reports, and regulatory records
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety performance reports
• Coordinate with owner representatives, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and AHJs
• Support commissioning and turnover activities with final safety documentation and environmental close out

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of EHS experience supporting large scale industrial or commercial construction projects
• Experience supporting turnkey or EPC projects involving mechanical, electrical, and heavy equipment installation
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, NFPA, and Texas regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting central utility plants, chiller plants, energy facilities, or large mechanical infrastructure projects preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
• HAZWOPER Certification
• Experience supporting commissioning activities for large mechanical or energy infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Texas environmental permitting requirements and regulatory reporting

Physical and Work Environment

• Full time role supporting active construction and commissioning activities
• Ability to walk large job sites, climb ladders and stairs, and access mechanical areas
• Exposure to construction equipment, industrial environments, and outdoor conditions
• Occasional extended hours may be required during critical construction activities, equipment installation, or commissioning phases

Employment Eligibility

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

EEO Statement

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must meet all applicable site safety and access requirements.