Area Program Manager, Construction Environmental Health and Safety

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in program or project management
• Experience with safety program management
• Experience with construction program management

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional certificate or other applicable EHS certifications
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects
• Experience working in operational data centers with a focus on safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of safety metrics reporting
• Understanding of the project management process and basic construction contract structures
• Excellent communication, facilitation and problem solving skills

A problem isnt truly solved until its solved for all. Thats why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, youll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Google Data Centers (GDC) operates one of the planet's largest and most powerful computing infrastructures. To remain at the forefront of technical innovation, Google continuously refines, upgrades, and modernizes its existing data centers, leveraging its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program.

As a member of the CSRM - Construction EHS team, you'll be crucial in supporting the EHS construction program and team. This critical role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional GDC teams and contractors to protect Googles interests.

You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying EHS programs and initiatives across a defined area. This means direct engagement with GDC partners, general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades, key integrators, fabricators, and commissioning agents to improve project EHS programs and performance. Your tasks will include pre-qualification evaluations of potential vendors, updating project manuals, and clearly communicating EHS expectations.

The role also involves strategic planning, risk mitigation, and ensuring on-time delivery. You'll establish and track performance metrics, develop and implement best practices, including lessons learned, and regularly report to stakeholders to help the organization scale efficiently.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Lead the development and ownership of the EHS program for area construction oversight and data collection.
• Ensure that contractors deliver on program safety performance expectations and contract requirements providing timely solutions to issues.
• Monitor, advise and assist the construction project teams to protect people, the environment, and ensure compliance.
• Drive a culture that embraces a continuous learning approach and aligns with organizational strategies including goals and objectives.
• Liaise with the wider Construction EHS team to ensure best practices are fully and completely implemented, progress reported, trends and data captured, analyzed and risks mitigated to an acceptable level ensuring that the operational capacity of a live data center is not compromised.