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ERM is hiring a Lead Construction Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to provide on-site support for our key pharmaceutical client in Kenosha, WI. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading an HSE safety team for construction activities, engaging with project and construction leaders, and ensuring health and safety, and supporting environmental stewardship and compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards. Acting on behalf of the client, this role provides owner‑side HSE leadership across Construction Management (CM), design‑build teams, and contractors, ensuring health, safety, and environmental risks are anticipated, controls are implemented effectively, and compliance obligations are consistently met through a combination of visible field presence and strong leadership influence. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all HSE activities, and support the delegation of duties to other project team members. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, renewable.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Site Lead for ERM’s HSE owner’s representative team, working directly with the Client’s Project Leaders.
- Meet with Client Project Lead monthly to review timelines, metrics, and as needed proactive adjustments.
- Guide implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSE management system on a pharmaceutical megaproject.
- Act as the primary interface between our Client’s Project Leadership, EPC Project Leadership, and ERM’s PMO.
- Develop, track, and communicate environmental performance metrics, trends, and key risks to project and executive leadership.
- Responsible for preparing and delivering daily briefings and compiling comprehensive weekly updates for leadership, to support strategic decision making.
- Participate in Project Leadership Meetings, as the Client’s HSE representative.
- Provide daily direction, prioritization, and coaching to a team of HSE Managers and specialists, coordinating the Client’s Safety Program. Continuously monitor and adjust team structure and resource allocation in accordance with project needs and budget constraints.
- Establish and maintain a clear, project‑specific environmental compliance framework that defines requirements, roles, and interfaces to guide CM and contractor execution.
- Maintain strong field presence to validate that environmental controls, practices, and behaviors align with approved plans and permit obligations.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, promoting accountability and collaboration within the Client HSE Team.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all HSE matters, advising Client and Contractor HSE, Project Managers, and functional heads, ensuring alignment with Client and project requirements.
- Lead comprehensive HSE risk assessments for all phases of project, including constructability reviews, pre-task planning, and new process introductions.
- Support incident HSE investigation and root cause analyses (RCA) debriefs, and feedback sessions with multidisciplinary teams for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions from the Owner side. Observe incident investigation and root cause analyses and CAPA development of contractors to ensure minimum project standards are met. Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded into procedures.
- Anticipate emerging risks and adapt HSE program and tactics to evolving challenges in a dynamic construction environment.
- Support development and execution of project environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, and Air Emissions, and management of the project’s chemical inventory.
- Regularly report HSE performance to Client and Contractor, highlighting trends, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Organize and implement an HSE audit and inspection program that encompasses all project areas, team activities, and subcontractor operations.
- Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, including Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Regulatory Authorities, and the Local Community.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred.
- 20 years of on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety with a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
- Certification in the field: CHST, ASP, and/or CSP are preferred.
- Pharmaceutical or high-tech project experience is highly desired.
- Experience with mega construction project execution.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
- Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
- Completed training and certifications for OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring a Lead Construction Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to provide on-site support for our key pharmaceutical client in Kenosha, WI. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading an HSE safety team for construction activities, engaging with project and construction leaders, and ensuring health and safety, and supporting environmental stewardship and compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards. Acting on behalf of the client, this role provides owner‑side HSE leadership across Construction Management (CM), design‑build teams, and contractors, ensuring health, safety, and environmental risks are anticipated, controls are implemented effectively, and compliance obligations are consistently met through a combination of visible field presence and strong leadership influence. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all HSE activities, and support the delegation of duties to other project team members. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, renewable.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Site Lead for ERM’s HSE owner’s representative team, working directly with the Client’s Project Leaders.
- Meet with Client Project Lead monthly to review timelines, metrics, and as needed proactive adjustments.
- Guide implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSE management system on a pharmaceutical megaproject.
- Act as the primary interface between our Client’s Project Leadership, EPC Project Leadership, and ERM’s PMO.
- Develop, track, and communicate environmental performance metrics, trends, and key risks to project and executive leadership.
- Responsible for preparing and delivering daily briefings and compiling comprehensive weekly updates for leadership, to support strategic decision making.
- Participate in Project Leadership Meetings, as the Client’s HSE representative.
- Provide daily direction, prioritization, and coaching to a team of HSE Managers and specialists, coordinating the Client’s Safety Program. Continuously monitor and adjust team structure and resource allocation in accordance with project needs and budget constraints.
- Establish and maintain a clear, project‑specific environmental compliance framework that defines requirements, roles, and interfaces to guide CM and contractor execution.
- Maintain strong field presence to validate that environmental controls, practices, and behaviors align with approved plans and permit obligations.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, promoting accountability and collaboration within the Client HSE Team.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all HSE matters, advising Client and Contractor HSE, Project Managers, and functional heads, ensuring alignment with Client and project requirements.
- Lead comprehensive HSE risk assessments for all phases of project, including constructability reviews, pre-task planning, and new process introductions.
- Support incident HSE investigation and root cause analyses (RCA) debriefs, and feedback sessions with multidisciplinary teams for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions from the Owner side. Observe incident investigation and root cause analyses and CAPA development of contractors to ensure minimum project standards are met. Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded into procedures.
- Anticipate emerging risks and adapt HSE program and tactics to evolving challenges in a dynamic construction environment.
- Support development and execution of project environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, and Air Emissions, and management of the project’s chemical inventory.
- Regularly report HSE performance to Client and Contractor, highlighting trends, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Organize and implement an HSE audit and inspection program that encompasses all project areas, team activities, and subcontractor operations.
- Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, including Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Regulatory Authorities, and the Local Community.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred.
- 20 years of on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety with a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
- Certification in the field: CHST, ASP, and/or CSP are preferred.
- Pharmaceutical or high-tech project experience is highly desired.
- Experience with mega construction project execution.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
- Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
- Completed training and certifications for OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year environmental science or engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation if your degree title differs from standard U.S. nomenclature, some hiring managers flag unfamiliar qualifications before the LCA stage.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have recently filed LCAs for environmental roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall on sponsorship paperwork after an offer.
Highlight regulatory fluency that transfers to U.S. frameworks
U.S. employers hiring Environmental Managers care about EPA compliance, NEPA processes, and state-level permitting. Frame your Australian EPBC Act or state EPA experience in terms of equivalent federal and state regulatory work, this signals you can step into compliance responsibilities immediately.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven working days. Build that into your start-date negotiation so your employer doesn't schedule a start date before the LCA clears, a common planning error that delays your consulate appointment and entry.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end. Environmental Manager cases are straightforward for clean E-3 applications, and having a dedicated expert handle the filing reduces errors that slow consulate processing.
Address dual intent questions directly in your interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. Prepare a clear statement about your professional motivation for the role and your ties to Australia, vague answers about long-term plans raise unnecessary flags at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulates.
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Find Environmental Manager JobsEnvironmental Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it filters Environmental Manager roles by employers with E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. Standard job boards mix in roles from employers unfamiliar with E-3 requirements, which wastes time at the offer stage.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Environmental Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Environmental Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The key is that your degree field must align with the specific role, a general business degree without relevant coursework is unlikely to support the application.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Environmental Manager roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians in this field. There's no annual lottery, H-1B selection runs around 25% for standard cap registrations, and no annual cap that fills up. E-3 applications are processed at Australian consulates, often within two to four weeks of your interview appointment, while H-1B petitions can take months.
Can I switch Environmental Manager employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3 status to a new employer the way an H-1B holder can use portability. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at a consulate or, in some cases, seek a change of status if you're already in the United States.
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