Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving Serverfarm’s EHS programs across U.S. data center operations. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across construction, operations, and corporate teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep EHS expertise in mission-critical facilities, industrial, or construction environments, with the ability to operate at both strategic and site levels in a fast-paced, high-reliability industry.

### Key Accountabilities

EHS Leadership & Strategy

Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert for EHS across data center operations, construction projects, and vendor activities.

Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards to track performance and drive continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.

Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials).

Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.

Reporting & Performance Management

Develop and maintain EHS dashboards, reports, and management review summaries.

Track KPIs and trends to support continuous improvement and executive-level decision-making.

Provide regular updates to operations leadership on EHS performance and emerging risks.

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

Conduct hazard analyses, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for data center operations and construction activities.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.

Oversee contractor safety programs and enforce compliance with Serverfarm standards.

Training & Safety Culture

Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and site leadership.

Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and leadership presence at sites.

Mentor site-level EHS resources and operational leaders.

Environmental & Sustainability Support

Support environmental initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water stewardship, and sustainability reporting.

Partner with internal stakeholders to align EHS objectives with broader ESG goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Legal, and Risk Management teams.

Support due diligence activities for new data center developments and acquisitions.

### Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or equivalent experience

8–12+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in data centers, mission-critical facilities, construction, industrial, or energy environments.

Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental permitting requirements.

Proven experience leading EHS programs across multiple sites.

Travel

Role involves significant travel (approximately 50%)

### Preferred Skills

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.

Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and contractor-heavy environments.

Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Experience integrating EHS into ESG or sustainability frameworks.

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

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