EHS Manager

DAVIS Construction•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The EHS Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk. The role leads environmental, health, and safety work across complex or high-risk construction projects, including audits, inspections, safety planning, training, incident investigations, compliance, and performance improvement. The EHS Manager supervises and mentors EHS staff, supports client relationships, and collaborates with leadership and project teams on strategic initiatives and environmental programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or a related field, or equivalent safety experience.
A minimum of five years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety in construction.
Safety Trained Supervisor Certification or equivalent.
Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees, trade partners, and clients.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects; identify systemic issues and ensure timely resolution and accurate documentation.
Conduct peer audits of other EHS Managers and share findings with department leadership.
Maintain a strong field presence and model expected EHS leadership behaviors.
Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes, ensuring control measures align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements.
Integrate EHS into preconstruction, logistics, and project planning discussions.
Facilitate leadership engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead project EHS kickoffs and trade partner preconstruction meetings.
Conduct intervention meetings with leadership and trade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance.
Reinforce accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams.
Design and deliver advanced EHS education and specialized training courses, including content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks.
Represent DAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings.
Manage incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated.
Support legal defensibility through thorough documentation and follow-up.
Oversee Monthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups.
Analyze safety performance data, lead development and refinement of EHS performance metrics, and escalate organizational risks.
Create and manage EHS content within internal platforms and instruct project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems.
Lead OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations, and represent DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders.
Lead development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures, applying knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements.
Supervise EHS staff, provide day-to-day guidance and oversight, mentor EHS personnel, and support their professional development.
Interview and evaluate EHS candidates for technical and cultural alignment.
Lead internal business plan initiatives, pilot programs, and tool development; collaborate cross-functionally to advance department strategy.
Support client EHS relationship management, including environmental issues, injury claims, and loss control.
Coordinate environmental compliance and industrial hygiene efforts, including air and noise monitoring and exposure control implementation.