EHS Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The EHS Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk. The role provides advanced environmental health and safety leadership across projects, including audits, safety planning, training, incident investigations, performance assessments, regulatory coordination, policy development, staff supervision, and strategic initiatives. The position supports project teams, trade partners, clients, and department leadership in maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and strengthening DAVIS’s safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or a related field, or equivalent safety experience.
At least 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; ensure controls align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements.
Integrate EHS into preconstruction, logistics, and project planning discussions.
Facilitate leadership-level engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation; lead project EHS kickoff 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.
Design and deliver advanced EHS education and specialized training, including content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks.
Represent DAVIS at external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings.
Manage incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated, with thorough documentation and follow-up.
Oversee Monthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups; analyze safety data, develop and refine 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; represent DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders.
Lead development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures; apply knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and legal defensibility.
Supervise EHS staff, provide day-to-day guidance and oversight, mentor personnel, interview and evaluate EHS candidates, and support team members’ professional development.
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.