EHS Manager

Skanska USA•Appomattox, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for integrating EHS practices into project delivery and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate SHEMS requirements on assigned projects. They partner with EHS staff, superintendents, project management, and regional EHS leadership; conduct site inspections and observations to verify proper use of safety equipment and controls. Key duties include developing and administering EHS programs and training; leading surveys, inspections, and incident investigations; maintaining EHS records and performance data; managing subcontractor EHS onboarding and documentation; supporting safety and pre-construction meetings; and leading site walks, compliance checks, and emergency preparedness activities. The role requires strong communication, proficiency with digital EHS tools, and the ability to track leading and lagging indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a role assigned to the identification of safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls
5+ years of experience in a safety role that required communication with employees at all levels in a construction environment
OSHA 30 certification
Strong written communication skills
Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Integrating EHS practices into project delivery
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate SHEMS requirements on assigned projects
Partnering with EHS staff, superintendents, project management, and regional EHS leadership
Conducting site inspections and observations to verify proper use of safety equipment and controls
Developing and administering EHS programs and training
Leading surveys, inspections, and incident investigations
Maintaining EHS records and performance data
Managing subcontractor EHS onboarding and documentation
Supporting safety and pre-construction meetings
Leading site walks, compliance checks, and emergency preparedness activities