Sr Mgr - EHS

DPR • Abilene, TX

4d

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) manages and develops the EHS function on project(s), driving cross-functional performance and strategic objectives. The role partners with project leadership to align EHS strategies with long-term organizational goals and oversees the development and integration of comprehensive, complex EHS programs based on project-level standards and initiatives. It shapes organizational culture through proactive leadership, coaching and managing EHS professionals, and supporting broad engagement in EHS initiatives. The position drives compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement across projects by using data, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. DPR describes its workplace as an opportunity to try new things, explore paths, and shape the future, and emphasizes building opportunity together through curiosity and collective ambition.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity; the stated range is 2–4 years.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
• OSHA Course 500 training.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid (FA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or Naloxone Administration (Narcan) certification.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHS function and individuals on projects to drive performance excellence and talent development across functions.
• Direct teams in interpreting and applying complex regulatory EHS requirements and industry standards.
• Lead project-level strategic planning for EHS risk management, crisis response, and compliance initiatives.
• Integrate project-level analytics, initiatives, and new technologies to optimize EHS program outcomes.
• Partner with project-level leadership to set the vision, goals, and performance expectations for EHS stewardship.
• Communicate high-impact initiatives and results to leadership to ensure alignment and engagement.
• Lead accident, injury, and crisis management on projects, and communicate root causes and lessons learned across the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree