Project Manager

Overview

An EHS Officer role overseeing and implementing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) systems on a construction project site, ensuring statutory and company safety compliance.

What you'll do

• Implement project-specific HSE plans, procedures and safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, client requirements and company HSE standards.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions and practices.
• Monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure safe execution of works.
• Supervise high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, hot works, confined space entry, excavation activities and electrical works.
• Ensure availability and proper use of PPE by all site personnel.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA/JSA) for construction activities.
• Implement and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Recommend preventive and corrective actions for identified risks.
• Conduct safety induction programs for new workers and staff.
• Organize toolbox talks, safety campaigns, mock drills and awareness sessions.
• Promote safety culture and behavioural safety practices across the site.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Prepare incident investigation reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain records of incidents, inspections, audits and safety statistics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local labour laws, client HSE requirements and project safety standards.
• Maintain all HSE documentation, including safety inspection reports, PTW records, training records, equipment inspection logs and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and audits.
• Develop and implement emergency response procedures.
• Conduct mock drills for fire, evacuation, medical emergencies and rescue operations.
• Ensure emergency equipment and first aid facilities are adequately maintained.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives on safety matters.
• Participate in progress and safety review meetings.
• Support implementation of company sustainability and environmental initiatives where applicable.

What you'll need

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related discipline).
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety recognised by relevant authorities.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant HSE experience in large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety practices and regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, IS Codes, NFPA and local statutory safety requirements.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and PTW systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with safety reporting and inspection tools or software.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to influence and drive safe behaviours at site.
• Good observation and analytical skills.
• Capability to handle emergency situations effectively.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India (Client Site).