ESH Operations Manager

Requisition ID: 295024

• Relocation Authorized: International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide technical leadership, coaching, and oversight to project ESH teams across a portfolio of manufacturing and technology projects. You will help strengthen ESH management systems, improve program consistency, support risk-based execution, and partner with project leadership to address significant concerns. This role offers the opportunity to influence ESH performance at both the project and portfolio level while supporting high-impact work in fast-paced environments. #LI-AE2

Major Responsibilities:

• Shape strong project starts by providing ESH input to proposals, execution planning, risk assessments, resourcing strategies, and readiness activities.
• Strengthen project ESH performance by coaching teams on ESH management plans, execution plans, permit-to-work systems, contractor management, and related specialty programs.
• Drive consistent, high-quality ESH execution by overseeing program implementation and continuous improvement in alignment with applicable regulations and recognized management system requirements.
• Improve program effectiveness by leading assessments, readiness reviews, audits, and conformance checks, and by helping teams close findings in a timely manner.
• Embed ESH into project delivery by partnering with engineering, construction, supply chain, subcontracts, commissioning, and project controls teams.
• Advance portfolio learning and consistency by facilitating program kickoffs, risk workshops, constructability reviews, management system reviews, and knowledge-sharing forums.
• Support informed decision-making by preparing and reviewing ESH documentation, compliance reports, risk registers, objectives, and regulatory submittals.
• Build alignment across stakeholders by working with project leadership, customers, regulators, auditors, and internal partners to address issues and coordinate support.
• Enhance visibility and execution performance by supporting ESH digitization initiatives and practical tools and systems.
• Intervene on critical ESH concerns, including recommending or exercising stop-work authority, when conditions present unacceptable risk to people, the environment, or communities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, with 14+ years of experience delivering ESH results in complex project environments.
• Master's degree in a related field with 12+ years of experience advancing ESH performance in complex project settings.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical/biotech, or hyperscale data center projects, with demonstrated impact on ESH performance.
• Experience leading or advising ESH performance across multiple projects and influencing teams in a matrixed or functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of ESH regulations, industry standards, and management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with the ability to apply requirements in project execution.
• Experience strengthening risk-based ESH programs through incident investigation, corrective action management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support teams in fast-paced project environments.
• Familiarity with contractor management, compliance reviews, and contract requirements that support strong ESH outcomes.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Professional certification such as ASP, OHST, CSP, or CIH.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and key environmental regulations, with the ability to support practical compliance.
• Strong understanding of construction safety hazards, permit-to-work systems, JHAs, lockout/tagout, and critical control verification.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and chemical hazard management.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and hazardous chemical processes in advanced manufacturing

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Client-provided location(s): Gunnison, CO

Job ID: Bechtel-1398705600

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-11T20:15:32