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Vice President, EHS - ConstructionT5 Data Centers • Chicago, IL, United States
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Vice President, EHS - Construction

Vice President, EHS - Construction

T5 Data Centers • Chicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

About T5 Data Centers - Forever On!

At T5, we're defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work. We're the only solutions provider in the data center industry that integrates development, construction, and operations, giving our team the unique ability to deliver end-to-end results. Join us and discover what it means to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

T5 Culture

  • Consistently exhibit strong ethics, confidence, and a positive attitude toward Company, Customers, and Vendors alike
  • Remain flexible to modify or shift behaviour as situations or objectives evolve
  • Continuous improvement mindset to participate and drive Company initiatives
  • Takes ownership of all success & failure of projects and team members
  • Act in the best interest of the Team and Company

Job Description

The Vice President of EHS - Construction provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across T5's development and construction portfolio. This role establishes the vision, governance framework, and performance standards that drive a world-class safety culture throughout the organization. The VP ensures that all construction and development activities operate with the highest levels of safety, security, environmental compliance, and operational integrity.

Serving as the senior authority on EHS matters, the VP partners with executive leadership, site teams, and clients to reduce risk, elevate compliance, and implement scalable systems that support T5's rapid growth. This position plays a critical role in protecting people, property, and brand reputation while enabling high-performance execution across multiple, complex, mission-critical construction programs.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Collaborate with executives and site leadership to define strategic EHS priorities and translate them into tactical programs that reinforce compliance, quality, and ethical standards
  • Develop and communicate a clear, enterprise-wide EHS vision and strategic roadmap aligned with company values and long-term business objectives
  • Provide executive leadership and guidance to EHS teams across all T5 locations, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Monitor leading and lagging indicators-including audits, incident rates, training performance, and new program adoption-to ensure the safety program remains aligned with organizational goals
  • Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing EHS team capable of supporting T5 and client-related compliance requirements
  • Partner with department leaders to ensure EHS initiatives align with budgetary objectives and operational needs
  • Maintain expert knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and ensure companywide adherence
  • Continuously evolve program structure, policies, and practices to support a growing organization and enhance business performance
  • Maintain relationships with third-party service providers supporting regulatory compliance and program execution
  • Establish processes to monitor regulatory changes and proactively update company policies accordingly
  • Oversee execution of required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to local, state, and federal agencies
  • Identify potential environmental, health, and safety risks associated with construction and facilities operations and develop effective mitigation plans
  • Conduct and manage risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; recommend and track corrective actions
  • Provide timely metrics and trend analysis to executive leadership; collaborate with management to implement actions that reduce safety risk
  • Develop and implement comprehensive EHS training programs for construction and development teams, ensuring consistent adoption of policies, procedures, and best practice
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and influence teams across all levels of the organization
  • Expertise in developing and implementing EHS strategies, training programs, and compliance systems that produce measurable results
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically
  • Excellent organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail capabilities
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, train, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Qualifications

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 12 years of progressive EHS leadership experience
  • 10+ years of construction safety experience supporting large-scale new builds or mega-projects ($1B+)
  • 5+ years of General Contractor-side experience
  • 3+ years leading and managing teams in a multi-site environment
  • Demonstrated experience implementing EHS programs for large, distributed construction and operational portfolios
  • Data center or mission-critical infrastructure experience strongly preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CSP or CHST required or strongly preferred
  • Additional Information

    Benefits

  • Competitive salary + performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • PTO & paid holidays
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • What's Next?

    We're excited to hear how your passion for construction can help T5 continue building with unparalleled excellence. Apply today and help us shape the future of the mission critical industry.

    T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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