Assistant EHS Manager

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Assistant EHS Manager works to eliminate or control hazardous conditions caused by human error, equipment, or machine operations that could result in injury or property damage. The role applies professional engineering and safety principles, advanced mathematical techniques, and knowledge of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology, and physiology to construction safety work. The position leads field inspections and project audits, reviews safety plans for high-risk work, supports project start-ups and trade partner meetings, and develops and delivers EHS training. It independently investigates incidents, performs root cause analyses, prepares project assessments, coordinates corrective actions, and supports regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene activities. The Assistant EHS Manager also engages trade partners on performance, mentors junior staff and interns, and contributes to EHS planning, policies, programs, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or a related field, or equivalent safety experience.
Two years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety or a related field.
Construction industry experience.
BCSP credential or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
Required certifications must be maintained; examples listed include OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and BCSP credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead routine EHS inspections and project audits; verify corrective-action closure and accurate, timely documentation.
Analyze inspection and audit data to identify trends and high-risk activities, and reinforce standards through coaching and enforcement.
Review and approve Pre-Task Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and high-risk work plans; collaborate with project teams and trade partners to strengthen controls.
Integrate EHS considerations into construction sequencing and logistics planning.
Lead project EHS kickoff and trade partner preconstruction meetings; prepare agenda content and present DAVIS EHS standards and expectations.
Develop and deliver Competent Person and other EHS education programs; update training content and adapt instruction to audience and observed performance.
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, prepare formal reports, and lead follow-up actions with operations and EHS leadership.
Produce and review Monthly Project EHS Assessments; coordinate closure of findings, track corrective actions, and escalate systemic or recurring issues.
Support cross-project audits and department-wide consistency initiatives.
Use DAVIS systems to manage inspections, incidents, permits, and logistics documentation; facilitate safety discussions and track meeting minutes and action items.
Interface with OSHA, insurance carriers, and third-party auditors; may lead inspections, site tours, and documentation reviews.
Apply OSHA, DAVIS EHS Manual, and contract requirements to field execution; contribute to EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
Support environmental compliance and industrial hygiene activities, including air-monitoring coordination and exposure mitigation.
Lead trade partner engagement on EHS performance and compliance reviews; facilitate corrective-action and intervention meetings and reinforce accountability.
Participate in EHS department planning, goal setting, pilot programs, and technology evaluations.
Mentor junior EHS staff and interns; may supervise EHS interns and review academic deliverables.
Maintain required certifications and represent DAVIS EHS at recruiting and career outreach events.