The Challenge

A rapidly expanding hyperscale data center operator needed to hire their first VP of EHS ahead of a major multi-site build program across the US. The role required a leader who could build a safety function from the ground up while managing the complexity of simultaneous construction across five states.

Our Approach

We conducted a targeted retained search focused on candidates with dual experience in large-scale construction and operational facility safety. Our outreach reached passive candidates in mission-critical infrastructure, defense, and advanced manufacturing — sectors rarely tapped by traditional EHS recruiters.

The Outcome

Within 10 weeks we presented a shortlist of four exceptional candidates. The appointed VP had led EHS for a $4B data center program and brought an established team-building framework that accelerated the client's safety culture from day one.

The Challenge

A top-20 US general contractor was experiencing high turnover in their EHS leadership team and needed a Director who could unify safety culture across 30+ active project sites and a workforce of over 5,000 field employees.

Our Approach

We mapped the national landscape of construction EHS directors with proven multi-site program experience. Recognizing that culture fit was as critical as technical credentials, we built a structured behavioral assessment into our screening process to evaluate leadership style and change management capability.

The Outcome

The selected Director had previously transformed safety performance at a comparable contractor, reducing recordable incident rates by 40% over three years. Within six months of joining, employee safety engagement scores increased by 28%.

The Challenge

A pharmaceutical manufacturer faced an unexpected vacancy in their EHS Manager role during a critical FDA audit preparation period. They needed an experienced interim professional on-site within two weeks — someone who understood GMP environments and regulatory compliance at the highest level.

Our Approach

We activated our network of pre-vetted interim EHS professionals with life sciences experience. Rather than presenting a broad slate, we identified two candidates with direct FDA audit experience and arranged rapid-turnaround interviews within 72 hours of the brief.

The Outcome

An interim EHS Manager was placed and on-site within 11 days. The facility successfully passed its FDA audit with zero critical observations. The client subsequently engaged Edge EHS for the permanent search.

The Challenge

A Tier 1 automotive supplier opening a new advanced manufacturing facility needed to hire a Head of EHS before the facility became operational. The role required expertise in process safety, ergonomics, and the ability to build a safety team from scratch in a tight labor market.

Our Approach

We ran a dual-track search — targeting both established EHS leaders in automotive manufacturing and high-potential candidates from adjacent process industries such as aerospace and chemicals. We provided detailed market intelligence on compensation benchmarks to ensure the offer was competitive.

The Outcome

The Head of EHS was hired four months before facility opening, allowing full safety system implementation prior to production start. The facility achieved 365 days without a recordable incident in its first year of operation.