DPR Construction

EHS Executive

DPR Construction$160K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health, engineering, or related field required; master's preferred.
  • 8-12 years in construction EHS, leading complex projects.
  • Experience managing multi-discipline EHS teams or business unit EHS leadership.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
  • Preferred certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, or Narcan administration.

Responsibilities

  • Define project-wide EHS strategy and maturity targets.
  • Oversee governance and compliance audits throughout project phases.
  • Lead serious incident investigations and report findings.
  • Partner with leadership to mitigate operational risks and embed EHS into execution.
  • Develop and mentor EHS team members for capability and succession planning.
  • Represent projects in regulatory and stakeholder engagements.
  • Track and report EHS metrics to inform leadership and adjust strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness programs to support health initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Leads Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategy, governance, and execution across a large or multiple project. Aligns project-level EHS priorities with enterprise and business unit goals to drive safety performance, risk reduction, and compliance. Partners with project leadership to integrate EHS objectives into project delivery, ensuring proactive hazard identification, regulatory readiness, and a culture of accountability. Directs multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve high-impact results and continuous improvement in EHS outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Defines project-wide EHS strategy, goals, and maturity targets aligned with enterprise and business unit standards.
Oversees EHS governance and audit programs across all project phases, ensuring consistent application of policies and regulatory compliance, inclusive of Self-Perform Work.
Leads serious-incident investigations, learning reviews, and communication of findings across the project and to the enterprise EHS team.
Partners with project executives, operations, and trade partners to plan and mitigate high-risk work and integrate EHS into project execution.
Develops and mentors project EHS professionals, building capability and succession within the project and across the enterprise.
Represents the project in regulatory interactions, owner and stakeholder engagements, and cross-project EHS forums.
Tracks and reports EHS performance metrics, analyzing trends to inform leadership decisions and program adjustments.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or associates degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, construction management, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:
8-12 years of experience in construction EHS required, including leadership of complex, large-scale or mega projects and multi-discipline EHS professionals or BU EHS leadership experience.

Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction training required.
OSHA Course 500 training required.
First Aid (FA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or Naloxone Administration (Narcan) certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$160,000.00- $180,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

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About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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