EHS Coordinator

Skansk; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska is seeking an entry level Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support project teams with safety administration, hazard identification, and compliance across construction sites. The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to preventing incidents, with training and growth opportunities within a values-driven company.

You may report to a project EHS Manager or work on smaller projects, applying safety programs and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience identifying safety hazards and recommending controls.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, EHS, Safety Management, Engineering, or equivalent with at least 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams.
• Identify construction and environmental hazards and propose controls.
• Be a role model for Skanska and subcontractor personnel with strong client service.

Skills

Safety hazards identification

Strong written communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Health & Safety

Bachelor's Degree - Safety Management

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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 EHS Coordinator is an entry level EHS position. The individual starting in this role is typically someone coming out of the trades or a new graduate just starting in the field. The EHS Coordinator may report to a project based EHS Manager or be placed on a smaller project by themselves. Provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams and be an excellent role model for Skanska and subcontractor personnel. Support project teams in identifying and providing solutions for construction and environmental hazards. The EHS Coordinator must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

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 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 wellbeing- Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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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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