Assistant EHS Manager

Skanska USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking an Assistant EHS Manager to integrate environmental health and safety practices into project operations. This role is project-based and involves collaboration with EH&S staff, superintendents, and project leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and safe work environments.

The candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years in safety roles, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety management, engineering, or equivalent or plus 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• 3+ years of experience identifying safety hazards and recommending controls.
• 3+ years of experience in a safety role with communication across all levels in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate environmental health and safety services into project practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interact with EH&S staff, superintendents, project managers and executives on safety matters.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety communication

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/safety/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant EHS Manager. 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 Assistant Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the integration of environmental health & safety services into the business practices and compliance with regulatory requirements on their assigned Project. The Assistant EHS manager shall be project based. The Assistant EHS manager oversees responsibilities of their assigned Project as related to environmental health & safety services and has direct interaction with EH&S Staff, Superintendents, Project Manager, Project Executive and Area / Regional EHS Director.

Assistant EHS Manager Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety management, engineering, or equivalent or plus 5 years prior relevant experience
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• 3+ years of experience in a role assigned to the identification of safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls
• 3+ years of experience in a safety role that required communication with employees at all levels in a construction environment

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you

• 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.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• 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, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low

USD $108,500.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $134,000.00/Yr.

Background Check Required

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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