EHS Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

1d•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk from the project sites. This role involves leading comprehensive EHS audits, reviewing high-risk work, engaging with leadership and trade partners on safety, designing and delivering training, managing incident investigations, assessing project and program EHS performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The EHS Manager also plays a key role in policy development, supervising EHS staff, and contributing to strategic initiatives and client support, including environmental and industrial hygiene efforts.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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