EHS manager

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Abilene, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Leads onsite environmental, health, and safety operations for large-scale data center construction projects across the U.S. Responsibilities include driving safety culture, conducting inspections and audits, training teams and subcontractors, leading incident investigations and root cause analyses, managing EHS documentation and reporting, mentoring safety staff, and ensuring OSHA and regulatory compliance. The role requires nationwide travel as part of a mobile deployment workforce.
Summary Generated by Built In

Black Box is expanding our national data center footprint — and we’re searching for a dynamic Project Safety Manager who is ready to take charge in fast paced high stakes construction environments. This is a critical, onsite leadership role responsible for steering all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations, building a proactive safety culture, and ensuring every project team returns home safely every day. 

As part of our mobile data center workforce, you’ll train at our Plano, TX headquarters, then deploy to major data center projects across the U.S. to elevate safety performance, mentor teams, and represent Black Box’s uncompromising commitment to safety excellence. 

If you are a decisive leader, skilled communicator, and an expert in construction safety management — this is where you make your impact. 

What You’ll Lead 

Be the Safety Leader Everyone Trusts 

  • Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards. 

  • Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation. 

  • Maintain a visible, engaged presence — modeling what “Safety First” looks like in action. 

Develop & Coach High Performing Safety Teams 

  • Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent. 

  • Deliver impactful onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors. 

Drive High-quality Incident Prevention & Response 

  • Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions. 

  • Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance. 

Elevate EHS Operations & Communication 

  • Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners. 

  • Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager. 

  • Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms — ensuring projects stay aligned with corporate standards. 

Build a Strong Safety Culture Across the U.S. 

  • As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box’s national safety program. 

  • Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site. 

 

What Success Looks Like 

You will thrive in this role if you bring: 

  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and teambuilding abilities. 

  • A deep understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and best practices. 

  • Excellent communication skills, with the presence to influence at every level — from frontline workers to senior executives. 

  • Strong conflict resolution capabilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities in fast-moving environments. 

  • Outstanding analytical skills, with expertise in incident investigations, RCAs, and hazard mitigation. 

  • The ability to create structure, build processes, implement improvements, and drive consistent EHS performance. 

  • A positive, resilient attitude — thriving under pressure and adapting with professionalism. 

 

What You Bring 

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  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field or a BCSP Certification (such as CSP, ASP, CHST or OHST). 

  • 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry. 

  • OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred. 

  • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. 

  • Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems. 

  • Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting largescale data center construction. 

 

Role Details 

Location: Onsite daily  

Supervisory responsibility: Project assigned EHS staff 

 

Why Black Box? 

Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world-class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth—both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience.  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer - Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, or BCSP certification such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST
  • 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification
  • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations
  • Hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems
  • Ability to travel nationwide for mobile data center construction deployments

Black Box Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Black Box and has not been reviewed or approved by Black Box.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical and prescription drug coverage plus dental and vision plan options. Life and disability protections are also included, along with EAP and emergency travel assistance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and multiple leave types such as jury duty and bereavement leave. Paid time off and benefits are also characterized as “good” in at least one recent account.
  • Retirement Support Retirement and tax-advantaged savings options include a 401(k), FSAs, and an HSA with company contributions. A company match is also cited in one instance, suggesting some employer support for retirement saving.

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The Company
HQ: Plano, TX
5,000 Employees

What We Do

Black Box is a global digital infrastructure integrator delivering network and system integration services and solutions, support services, and technology products to businesses in the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America and has around 4,000 professionals globally. Black Box has strong service offerings in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data center build-out, modern workplace, and cybersecurity for businesses across various industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services like airports; manufacturing, and other sectors.

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