EHS Manager

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. SUMMARY: The   EHS   Manager   identifies   existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to   eliminate   risk 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 + Safety   in construction   Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent   Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent     Strong k nowledge of federal, state, and local regulations   Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees,   trade   partners   and clients   TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE: Field Audits, Inspections   and   Risk Identification   Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects   Identifies   systemic issues and ensures   timely   resolution and   accurate   documentation   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 Planning   and   High-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   Leadership   and   Trade 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 , with   assistance   from leadership and   trade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance   Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams   Training   and   Education    Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses   Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks   Represents   DAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings   Incident Investigation   and   Corrective 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   Oversees   Monthly 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, Documentation   and   Regulatory Interface   Creates and manages EHS content   within   internal platforms   Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems   Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations   Represents   DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders   Policy Development   and   Compliance    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   Leadership   and   Staffing    Supervises   EHS staff and   provide   day-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 Support   and   Environmental 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,   procedures   and business plan;   receives   guidance and oversight from   manager s   Typically   does not perform the work supervised    Accountable for work of others    Business Impact   Impacts   own 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 other   project   / 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   B