EHS Program Specialist

Skanska USA • San Francisco, CA

8h

About The Position

The EHS Program Specialist supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role partners closely with field leadership, operations teams, and corporate EHS to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and advance strategic EHS initiatives.
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment.
Skanska is searching for a dynamic EHS Program Specialist. 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 EHS Program Specialist supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role partners closely with field leadership, operations teams, and corporate EHS to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and advance strategic EHS initiatives.
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment.

Requirements

• A commitment to safety excellence and ethical decision-making
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• 2+ years of experience in an EHS, safety, or related role
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulatory standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in construction or similar industries preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and ongoing management of enterprise EHS programs and initiatives
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with federal, state, and local standards
• Assist in program documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations and field leadership to drive program adoption and consistency
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective action processes
• Develop and maintain training materials and program resources
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen overall safety performance

Benefits

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level