HSE Manager (Construction)

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

About the Location - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station sits at the heart of Florida’s Space Coast and is a critical hub for national security, aerospace, and space launch operations. Working primarily on site, this role supports mission-critical programs in a highly technical, secure environment where precision, coordination, and schedule certainty are essential. The surrounding Space Coast area offers a strong engineering and defense presence, coastal living, and proximity to Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and the broader Central Florida region. NOTE: You must be able to pass a federal background check and obtain badging on a military and space installation.

SUMMARY:

HSE Manager (Construction) over multiple locations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Informs Project teams of HSE requirements and verifies they are incorporated into processes and procedures by subcontractors, engineering, and construction personnel.
•    Develops and provides project management team guidance utilizing the HSE MS Program in accordance with established polices, systems, processes, procedures and methods, client requirements and regulations.
•    Participates in meetings with customers, Project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise of Project-specific mitigation plans, HSE training program, and technical reports.
•    Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE training plan; and assist project management in the development of site-specific training material and programs. 
•    Stops work in dangerous situations or conditions having imminent adverse HSE impact.
•    Provide advice to project management team on work practices that should be implemented before the work begins.
•    Conducts accident investigations and documents factors contributing to an incident, complete investigation reports, identifies corrective actions, and report results per Project procedure. 
•    Coordinates inspection tours of regulatory compliance officers who are auditing the Project/facility for compliance with government HSE requirements. Accompanies the compliance officer(s) during the audit; ensures that all inspection reports are prepared and retained for legal defense should litigation result. 
•    Conducts environmental compliance inspections of Project construction sites to monitor compliance with environmental requirements, contractual commitments, permits, and environmental management plans. 
•    Interprets applicable HSE standards and provides advice to project management to integrate into projects and facilities processes and procedures. 
•    Develops and maintains data base for risk, training, assessment, loss and near-loss events, safety reporting processes, including incident investigations, safety meetings, and corresponding action reports. 
•    Prepares and issues monthly HSE performance reports.
•    Assists team in development of HSE processes and procedures (Permit to Work, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Waste Management, Spill Preparedness and Response, Emergency Response, etc.).
•    Maintains positive relationships with Line Supervision, Subcontractors, and regulatory enforcement representatives.
•    Supports implementation of Environmental Management Plan, Construction Environmental Control Plan, and other related Environmental plans. 
•    Facilitates environmental training so that training is consistent with the Project goals and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Extensive knowledge of OSHA & USACE regulations and policies.
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental and safety inspections.
•    Competent Person in Fall Protection (24 hour).
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•    Hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety from an accredited university with at least 5 years related experience in Health, Safety & environment from an accredited university with at least 5 years related experience in Health, Safety & environment
•    OR 10 Years of Construction HSE Experience with 5 Years’ experience in a supervisory role.
•    CHST or similar HSE certification
•    EM-385 certification.
•    Environmental background a plus. 
•    Industrial Hygiene experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
•    Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
•    Must be able to frequently walk, stand, sit, for prolonged periods of time.
•    Climb ladders and or stairs unassisted.
•    Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets