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Area HSE Manager

Continental Electrical Construction Company, a FourGen company, is seeking an experienced Area HSE Manager to provide leadership and strategic oversight for health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple construction projects. This role partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and field leadership to ensure compliance with company standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements while driving a proactive safety culture. The Area HSE Manager supports a diverse portfolio of projects including mission critical/data centers, healthcare, commercial, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), tenant improvement, and other high-reliability infrastructure projects.

Location: Bellwood, IL (Travel throughout the Chicagoland area)

What You'll Do:

• Provide HSE leadership across multiple active construction projects within your assigned region.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations teams to integrate safety into all phases of project execution.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and Safe Work Plans.
• Support subcontractor safety management and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor Project HSE Managers, Specialists, field leadership, and craft employees on HSE expectations and best practices.
• Support environmental compliance programs including stormwater protection, hazardous waste management, spill prevention, battery and lithium-ion storage compliance, and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare HSE reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership and clients.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HSE experience within construction, electrical construction, industrial, energy, or related industries.
• Minimum of 5 years leading HSE programs across multiple projects or locations.
• Experience supporting mission critical/data center, commercial, industrial, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or comparable high-risk construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, EPA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Ability to analyze performance data and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• NFPA 70E Training Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification

Travel:

• Approximately 25% travel throughout the Chicagoland area to support multiple project sites.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs. Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
• A values-based working environment:
• Everyone United
• Nurture Communication
• Enforce Accountability
• Relationships Matter
• Growth and Development
• You Make the Difference

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Retirement benefits
• Company-provided life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-subsidized wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.