Job Description
Location: On-Site, Fort Wayne, INEmployment Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 DOE
Banda Group International, LLC (BGI) is a veteran-owned company providing environmental, health and safety, security, and technical support services to complex construction and mission-critical projects nationwide. Safety is foundational to our work, and we partner closely with our clients and joint venture teams to deliver projects safely, responsibly, and without compromise.We are seeking to add a role supporting our large-scale data center construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is expected to continue supporting future project phases based on performance, project needs, and client requirements.Position SummaryThe Construction EHS Manager (Client-Facing) provides on-site safety leadership for a fast-paced, schedule-driven data center construction project. This is a highly visible, field-based role requiring a confident, experienced safety professional who can enforce safety requirements, proactively manage risk, and maintain strong working relationships with construction leadership and a highly engaged client safety team.The successful candidate will be comfortable operating under schedule pressure, addressing complex safety challenges in real time, and serving as a steady, credible safety authority in the field.Role Expectations & Work EnvironmentThis position operates within an active construction environment where schedule demands, weather impacts, and multiple stakeholder priorities are present. The Construction EHS Manager is expected to consistently enforce safety requirements, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strong working relationships with construction leadership, joint venture partners, and the client team. This role requires confidence, professionalism, and the ability to influence outcomes while upholding safety standards without compromise.Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site EHS lead for data center construction activities
- Enforce site safety requirements across all JV partners and subcontractors
- Maintain a strong daily field presence through site walks, inspections, and hazard identification
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with high-hazard construction activities
- Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action implementation
- Participate in and support client safety meetings, audits, and inspections
- Deliver site orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety training
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations
- Track and report safety metrics, trends, and observations to project and corporate leadership
- Exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant and escalate concerns appropriately
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days
- Establishes trust and credibility with the client safety team, JV partners, and field leadership
- Clearly defines and reinforces site safety expectations
- Identifies top risk areas tied to schedule acceleration and weather impacts
- Operates independently while maintaining alignment with Corporate EHS leadership
- Is viewed as firm, fair, and consistent in safety enforcement
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field5+ years of EHS experience supporting large-scale construction projectsExperience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or fast-track construction strongly preferredProven ability to influence without direct authority in multi-employer or JV environmentsStrong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001Professional certifications preferred: CHST, OHST, CSP, or similarConfident communicator with strong field presence and sound judgmentProficiency with EHS management systems and Microsoft Office Benefits Competitive salary, DOEPer diem if not local 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD for full-time employeesMedical plans (PPO or HDHP), employer pays 80% of employee premiumEmployer HSA contributions for eligible plansRobust PTO program and 11 paid holidays401(k) safe harbor plan with up to 4% company matchBoot reimbursement program for field employees$1,500 annual professional development reimbursementMilitary Leave Program and veteran supportCorporate gym membership rates How to Apply:If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the ADP portal. Banda Group International, LLC and BGI Security, LLC are proud veteran-owned companies committed to hiring those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills and forge a new path with the BGI family and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among out teammates is critical to our success as a global company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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