Job Description

Area Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Manager

Orion Marine | Atlantic Region

Help lead safer marine and concrete construction operations. Orion is seeking an Area HS&E Manager to oversee safety programs, support field teams, and strengthen a culture built on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Reporting to the Regional HS&E Manager, you will partner with operations leaders, superintendents, and foremen to prevent incidents, manage risk, and maintain regulatory compliance across assigned projects. This role combines safety leadership, employee training, and hands-on engagement at active marine and concrete construction sites.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and maintain programs covering safe work practices, incident prevention, emergency response, environmental protection, and risk management.
• Conduct field safety audits, identify hazards, and work with project teams to address unsafe conditions.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safety expectations, procedures, and their responsibility to stop unsafe work.
• Ensure new employees receive comprehensive safety orientations and coordinate ongoing employee and supervisor training.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
• Partner with operations leadership to advance Orion’s “Be Someone” initiative and communicate safety performance and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with the workers’ compensation insurance carrier to help resolve claim-related issues as needed.
• Supervise safety representatives when assigned and support employee safety recognition programs.

What You Bring

Required:

• At least five years of safety management experience in construction.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, incident prevention, emergency response, risk management, and safety policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, presentation, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with field crews, supervisors, and management.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed and drive to project locations.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Health Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
• Marine construction and/or concrete construction experience.
• CHST, OHST, ASP, or CSP certification, or a commitment to pursuing an applicable credential.

Work Environment

This position involves visits to active construction sites, barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities. Essential duties may include climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces, prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to Travel to project locations 25% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

• Orion offers a competitive benefits package, including:
• Salary of $65,000–$70,000 annually.
• 3 weeks of PTO to start and 9 paid holidays + 1 floating.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company Safe Harbor match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Volunteer Time Off

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.

Veteran Hiring Commitment

Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply. Orion recognizes the leadership, discipline, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. Relevant military experience will be considered alongside civilian qualifications, and qualified veterans may receive hiring preference where permitted by applicable law.

About Orion

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) specializes in marine and concrete infrastructure construction. Our core values are Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork — all built on Integrity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, subject to lawful employment preferences.