Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The SeniorEHSManageridentifiesexisting and predictable hazards on the project sites and takes corrective measures toeliminaterisk from the project sites.
Bachelor99s degree in Environmental Health+ Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience
At leastseven(7) yearsofexperience in occupational Environmental Health + Safetyin construction
Construction Health and Safety Technician(CHST)certificationor equivalent
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees,tradepartnersand clients
Proven management and leadership experience and skills
Enterprise Field Oversight, Audits & Systemic Risk
Leads safety oversight on large, complex, or high-risk projects
Conducts audits,identifiessystemic issues, and drivestimelyresolution
Maintains strong field presence and models senior EHS leadership
Provides crisis-management readiness and high-hazard oversight
Strategic Safety Planning & High-Risk Coordination
Leads EHS kickoffs and high-hazard preconstruction planning
Integrates EHS into complexlogistics, sequencing, and execution planning
Sets expectations for risk management across projects and revenue groups
Executive, Revenue Group & Client Engagement
Advisesrevenue group leadership on EHS performance, risk exposure, and priorities
Supports EHS-related client coordination, including OCIP participation and loss control
Maintains collaborative relationships with operations, trade partners, and clients
Advanced Education, Leadership Development & Industry Representation
Develops and delivers senior-level EHS and leadership education
Oversees curriculum development for high-risk topics and leadership sessions
RepresentsDAVIS at industry meetings, conferences, and forums
Presents program updates, performance metrics, and strategic insights externally
IncidentManagement
Managesserious incidents and event response
Leads root cause analysis and ensures organizational learning
Coordinates corrective actions and escalation across departments
Program OversightandContinuous Improvement
OverseesMonthly Project EHS Assessments across multiple projects or revenue groups
Analyzes organizational data toidentifyrisks and performance gaps
Initiates enterprise-wide improvements and proactive interventions
Forecasts industry trends and regulatory changes to inform strategy
Systems, ReportingandAuditing
Creates and manages EHS content in internal systems
Establishes reporting standards and trains staff on system use
Conducts independent peer audits of EHS Managers to promote alignment and consistency
Policy DevelopmentandRegulatory Strategy
Develops, updates, and enforces corporate EHS policies
Providesexpert-level guidance on OSHA, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene
Advisesleadership on compliance strategy and long-term risk positioning
SupervisionandProfessional Development
Assesses staffing needs across projects and markets
Assigns EHS personnel based on risk, complexity, and development goals
Supervises andmentorsstaff; oversees onboarding,reviews, and advancement
Interviews and evaluates EHS candidates; supports hiring and promotion
Maintains and promotes professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, BCSP)
Enterprise Strategy
Leads cross-functional initiatives and business plan execution
Contributes to enterprise planning, including budgeting, staffing strategy, and software evaluation
Coordinates with Legal, Risk Management, People Operations, and other departments on high-risk incidents, claims, enforcement, and reputational impacts
Supports vendor management and evaluation of EHS tools and systems
Autonomy + Accountability
Decisions are made by oneself with limited guidance from managersthat affect immediate role and others
Provides guidance and direction to managers and professional staff
Business Impact
Impactsown team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide
Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group
Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders
Drives major project / department business development initiatives
Talent Development
Leads through managers
May manage multiple related teams
Sets organizational priorities andallocatesresources
Isaccountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
Problem Solving + Resiliency
Identifiesand solves complex operational and organizational problemsleveragingtheappropriate resourceswithin or outside of project / department or team
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