EHS Coordinator

Skansk; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking an entry-level Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support project teams in maintaining safe, compliant worksites across our construction projects in the United States. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will assist with inspections, incident investigations, and field training to promote a culture of safety.

Ideal candidates have a degree related to construction or safety, 1+ years of hazard identification experience, and strong communication skills; you will

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience identifying safety hazards and recommending controls.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Administer elements of the EHS program and safety policy.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with incident investigations.
• Maintain safety documentation and deliver field training as needed.
• Support hazard identification and control and promote a safety culture.

Skills

Hazard identification

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator. 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 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is an entry-level safety professional responsible for supporting project teams in maintaining safe and compliant working environments. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role provides technical assistance, conducts inspections, and promotes safety awareness across Skanska projects. The EHS Coordinator ensures adherence to local, state, and corporate occupational health and safety regulations while serving as a role model for employees and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities include administering elements of the EHS program, conducting site inspections, assisting with incident investigations, maintaining safety documentation, and delivering field training as needed. The Coordinator also supports hazard identification and control, promotes Skanska's Injury-Free Environment (IFE) culture, and contributes to continuous improvement of safety practices.

This position is ideal for individuals with construction or safety-related experience, or recent graduates entering the field. It requires strong communication skills, proficiency with digital tools, and a working knowledge of OSHA and industry safety standards.

EHS Coordinator Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a role assigned to the identification of safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe thatBenefits 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 andBenefits 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 wellbeing - Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

• USD $59,500.00/Yr.
• USD $89,000.00/Yr.

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