James G Davis Construction Corp

EHS Manager

James G Davis Construction Corp • $115K — $140K *
Rockville, MD 20850In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety in construction
  • Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent (CHST)
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

Responsibilities

  • Identify and eliminate hazards on project sites
  • Conduct comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections
  • Lead peer audits of other EHS Managers
  • Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses and Pre-Task Plans
  • Facilitates leadership engagement on safety performance

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health care plan for employees and families
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
  • Annual contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Annual incentive bonus and paid time off
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), Roth, and ESOP
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

The EHS Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk from the project sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience


  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety in construction


  • Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent


  • Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent (CHST)


  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations


  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees, trade partners and clients


TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Field Audits, Inspections and Risk Identification


  • Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects


  • Identifies systemic issues and ensures timely resolution and accurate documentation


  • Conducts peer audits of other EHS Managers and shares findings with department leadership


  • Maintains a strong field presence and models expected EHS leadership behaviors


  • Safety Planning and High-Risk Work


  • Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes


  • Ensures control measures align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements


  • Integrates EHS into preconstruction, logistics, and project planning discussions


  • Leadership and Trade Partner Engagement


  • Facilitates leadership-level engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation strategies


  • Leads project EHS kickoff and trade partner preconstruction meetings


  • Conducts intervention meetings, with assistance from leadership and trade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance


  • Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams


  • Training and Education


  • Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses


  • Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks


  • Represents DAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings


  • Incident Investigation and Corrective Action Management


  • Manages incident investigations and root cause analyses


  • Ensures corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders


  • Supports legal defensibility through thorough documentation and follow-up


  • Project & Program Assessments


  • Oversees Monthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups


  • Analyzes safety performance data to drive proactive interventions and planning


  • Leads development and refinement of EHS performance metrics


  • Escalates organizational risks and collaborates with leadership on improvements


  • Systems, Documentation and Regulatory Interface


  • Creates and manages EHS content within internal platforms


  • Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems


  • Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations


  • Represents DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders


  • Policy Development and Compliance


  • Leads development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures


  • Applies expert-level knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements


  • Ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and legal defensibility across projects


  • Leadership and Staffing


  • Supervises EHS staff and provide day-to-day guidance and oversight


  • Mentors EHS personnel and models professional EHS leadership


  • Interviews and evaluates EHS candidates for technical and cultural alignment


  • Supports professional development for team members


  • Strategic Initiatives, Client Support and Environmental Programs


  • Leads internal business plan initiatives, pilot programs, and tool development


  • Collaborates cross-functionally to advance department strategy


  • Supports client EHS relationship management, including environmental issues, injury claims, and loss control


  • Coordinates environmental compliance and industrial hygiene efforts, including air and noise monitoring and exposure control implementation


CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

  • Autonomy + Accountability


  • Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers


  • Typically does not perform the work supervised


  • Accountable for work of others


  • Business Impact


  • Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide


  • Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group


  • Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally


  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning


  • Talent Development


  • May have formal management responsibilities


  • Provides feedback to team members


  • Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals


  • Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members


  • Problem Solving + Resiliency


  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions


  • Takes a new perspective on existing solutions


  • Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information


The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is
$115,000.00 - $140,000.00
DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

About James G Davis Construction Corp

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is a construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The company was founded in 1966 by James G. Davis, who served as its CEO until his death in 2012. The company specializes in commercial, institutional, and government construction projects, and has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and transportation. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the Associated Builders and Contractors' National Excellence in Construction Award.
Learn more about James G Davis Construction Corp
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$15 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million
* Ladders Estimates

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