Safety Manager - SPW

DPR • Reston, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset. Job Summary: Leads Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support for Self-Perform Work (SPW) operations within assigned projects or business segments. Partners with SPW operations leadership to implement EHS programs, training, and compliance activities that reduce risk and protect the workforce. Manages field-level EHS professionals and supports consistent application of safety standards across SPW activities. Analyzes EHS performance data to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental health, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 6–8 years of experience in construction EHS required, including experience supporting self-perform crews.
• Prior experience providing work direction or supervising EHS staff required.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Safety training required.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages implementation of EHS programs and initiatives supporting SPW operations in alignment with regional and enterprise standards.
• Oversees EHS professionals supporting SPW crews; provides direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Partners with SPW superintendents, foremen, and operations leaders to integrate EHS planning into daily and look-ahead work activities.
• Reviews risk assessments, audits, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to support safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Manages incident investigations and corrective action tracking; supports communication of lessons learned.
• Monitors and analyzes EHS performance metrics to identify trends and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Coordinates SPW EHS training, onboarding, and competency verification for craft and field leadership.

What This Job Offers

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