Director - EHS

Skanska; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

401(k) and employee ownership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Skanska is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director to lead the integration of EHS into business practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role oversees EHS for all OU/Regional activities, interacts with EHS staff, superintendents, project managers and executives, and manages safety teams on large projects. A strong safety leadership background and OSHA 30 are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years identifying safety hazards and recommending controls.
• 10+ years of safety experience in construction with communication to employees at all levels.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• 2+ years of managing direct reports.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, safety management, engineering, or equivalent, or 10 years of safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EHS services into business practices and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Oversee EHS responsibilities for all OU/Regional business activities related to environmental health & safety.
• Interact directly with EHS staff, superintendents, project managers, executives, area safety directors, and operating unit executives.
• Manage direct reports and coordinate safety activities on larger projects.

Skills

Hazard assessment & controls

Construction safety

Direct reports management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree / 10 years safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director to lead the integration of environmental health and safety services into business practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EHS services into business practices and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Oversee EHS responsibilities for all OU/Regional business activities related to environmental health & safety.
• Interact directly with EHS staff, superintendents, project managers, executives, area safety directors, and operating unit executives.
• Manage direct reports and coordinate safety activities on larger projects.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience identifying safety hazards and recommending controls.
• 10+ years of safety experience in a construction environment with communication to employees at all levels.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• 2+ years of managing direct reports.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, safety management, engineering, or equivalent, or 10 years of safety experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) and employee ownership program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Background Check Required.

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does 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.

No sponsorship required for employment.