EHS Project Manager - Davao City
Project EHS Manager
About the Role
A global telecommunications company is looking for a Project EHS Manager to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of environment, health, safety and well-being (EHS) across its project portfolio.
The role provides EHS leadership and subject matter expertise to Project Managers, Authorized Service Providers (ASPs), suppliers, and project teams to ensure compliance with legal, customer, and company EHS requirements. It supports the Customer Unit (CU) Head of EHS in achieving country EHS objectives, driving supplier and project EHS performance, reducing operational risk, and fostering a strong safety culture to achieve Target Zero.
Key Responsibilities
EHS Governance and Compliance Management
Lead implementation of legal, customer, and company EHS requirements across assigned projects
Act as the primary EHS focal point for project delivery organizations and project-level customer interfaces
Lead reviews of project EHS performance and compliance status
Identify systemic compliance gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions
Ensure effective implementation of project EHS governance frameworks and compliance assurance processes
Prepare project EHS performance inputs, analysis, and recommendations for country EHS governance reviews, management reviews, and assurance activities
Escalate significant EHS risks, major compliance concerns, and emerging systemic issues to the CU Head of EHS
EHS Strategy, Programs, and Performance Management
Support deployment of country EHS programs, directives, and initiatives as defined by the CU Head of EHS
Develop project-level KPIs aligned with approved EHS objectives
Use EHS performance data and trends to drive continual improvement
Lead implementation of EHS initiatives including Target Zero, Supplier Maturity, and Safety Leadership programs across assigned projects
Support integration of EHS requirements into project planning and delivery processes
Provide project EHS performance analysis and recommendations to project leadership and the CU Head of EHS
Risk and Opportunity Management
Lead project EHS risk management activities for high-risk operations
Review and approve supplier OHS plans for critical projects
Ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation measures and operational controls
Drive identification of emerging risks and opportunities across the project portfolio
Escalate critical EHS risks and high-potential exposures to project leadership and the CU Head of EHS
Operational Assurance and Supplier Management
Define project inspection, audit, and assurance regimes
Lead analysis of audit and inspection findings and drive systemic improvements
Monitor supplier EHS performance and maturity
Participate in supplier governance and performance review meetings
Support supplier onboarding, capability development, and corrective action management
Lead supplier EHS capability development, maturity improvement, and corrective action programs in alignment with company supplier management requirements
Ensure effective implementation of EHS requirements throughout the contractor lifecycle
Drive closure of supplier and project corrective actions arising from audits, incidents, and assessments
Incident Management and Learning
Lead investigations of significant incidents and Stop Work Authority (SWA) cases
Support the CU Head of EHS and relevant EHS subject matter experts during serious incident and fatality investigations
Ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Monitor incident trends and identify systemic improvement opportunities
Facilitate lesson-learned sharing across projects and suppliers
Competence Development and Leadership
Define EHS competence requirements for project personnel, suppliers, and ASPs
Establish and maintain project EHS training and competence matrices
Drive development and delivery of EHS training, awareness, and leadership programs
Coach project managers, frontline leaders, supplier management, and project EHS personnel on EHS responsibilities and expectations
Provide technical EHS expertise and guidance across the project organization
Communication and Safety Culture
Develop EHS communication plans, campaigns, and awareness initiatives
Promote safety leadership and positive EHS behaviors across all projects
Drive recognition programs and sharing of best practices
Support project-level customer engagement activities related to EHS performance
Influence stakeholders to continuously improve EHS outcomes
Work Arrangement and Schedule
Combination of office-based and field-based activities
Frequent travel to project sites and supplier operations as required
Work in accordance with business and project requirements
Role Level
This role requires advanced professional knowledge and significant experience in EHS management within project-based operations.
Knowledge: Applies advanced EHS expertise and broad understanding of project delivery, supplier management, and business operations
Leadership: Acts as the lead EHS advisor for assigned projects and provides guidance, coaching, and technical support to project teams, suppliers, and EHS professionals
Complexity: Solves complex EHS challenges requiring evaluation of multiple factors and stakeholders
Contribution: Influences project, supplier, and organizational EHS performance across multiple projects
Interaction: Engages with customers, suppliers, project leadership, and business stakeholders on EHS matters and provides recommendations to support informed decision-making
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree and/or recognized Environmental, Health and Safety qualification
NEBOSH Diploma, equivalent OHS qualification, or recognized professional certification
Minimum 7 years of experience in EHS management, including experience supporting multiple projects, contractors, or operational environments within telecommunications, construction, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or other high-risk industries
Valuable Experience
Leading EHS programs across multiple projects
Leading audits, compliance assurance programs, and corrective action management across multiple projects
Managing contractor and supplier EHS performance
Customer-facing EHS roles
Conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
Working within global organizations and matrix environments
Leading EHS transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Competencies
Technical: Regulatory Compliance, Health and Safety Incident Management, Workplace Safety, Workplace Well-being, Environmental Impact Assessment, Emergency Preparedness, EHS Management Systems, Risk Management, Operational Planning, Environmental Sustainability, Security, Data Privacy
Professional: Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Business Presentations, Business Coaching, Competence Development, Persuading and Influencing, Planning and Organizing, Initiative, Dependability, Delivering Results, Applying Expertise and Technology