EHS Manager

SUMMARY:

TheEHSManageridentifiesexisting and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures toeliminaterisk from the project sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health+ Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience

• A minimum of five (5)years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safetyin 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,tradepartnersand clients

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Field Audits, InspectionsandRisk Identification

• Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects

• Identifiessystemic issues and ensurestimelyresolution andaccuratedocumentation

• Conducts peer audits of other EHS Managers and shares findings with department leadership

• Maintains a strong field presence and models expected EHS leadership behaviors

• Safety PlanningandHigh-Risk Work 

• Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes

• Ensures control measures align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements

• Integrates EHS into preconstruction,logistics, and project planning discussions

• LeadershipandTrade Partner Engagement

• Facilitates leadership-level engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation strategies

• Leads project EHS kickoff and trade partner preconstruction meetings

• Conducts intervention meetings, withassistancefrom leadership andtrade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance

• Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams

• TrainingandEducation 

• Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses

• Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks

• RepresentsDAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings

• Incident InvestigationandCorrective Action Management

• Manages incident investigations and root cause analyses

• Ensures corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders

• Supports legal defensibility through thorough documentation and follow-up

• Project & Program Assessments

• OverseesMonthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups

• Analyzes safety performance data to drive proactive interventions and planning

• Leads development and refinement of EHS performance metrics

• Escalates organizational risks and collaborates with leadership on improvements

• Systems, DocumentationandRegulatory Interface

• Creates and manages EHS contentwithininternal platforms

• Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems

• Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations

• RepresentsDAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders

• Policy DevelopmentandCompliance 

• Leads development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures

• Applies expert-level knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements

• Ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and legal defensibility across projects

• LeadershipandStaffing 

• SupervisesEHS staff andprovideday-to-day guidance and oversight

• Mentors EHS personnel and models professional EHS leadership

• Interviews and evaluates EHS candidates for technical and cultural alignment

• Supports professional development for team members

• Strategic Initiatives, Client SupportandEnvironmental Programs

• Leads internal business plan initiatives, pilot programs, and tool development

• Collaborates cross-functionally to advance department strategy

• Supports client EHS relationship management, including environmental issues, injury claims, and loss control

• Coordinates environmental compliance and industrial hygiene efforts, including air and noise monitoring and exposure control implementation

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability

• Decisions are guided by policies,proceduresand business plan;receivesguidance and oversight frommanagers

• Typicallydoes not perform the work supervised 

• Accountable for work of others 

• Business Impact

• Impactsown team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide

• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group 

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in otherproject/ departments or externally

• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

• Talent Development

• May have formal management responsibilities 

• Provides feedback to team members

• Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals

• Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members 

• Problem Solving + Resiliency

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions 

• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

• TRUST

• Excellence in Service–Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

• Inclusion–Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

• Integrity–Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

• Building Relationships–Creating andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work