EHS Lead – Construction Safety & Compliance

The Walsh Group; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group seeks an HSE Manager for the Federal Building project in Patuxent, MD. This onsite role leads the health, safety and environmental program, coordinating with project management to implement a site-specific EHS plan and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include audits, accident investigations, IH guidance, drug-free workplace management and safety training, with opportunities for growth across Walsh's nationwide projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction EHS field.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and time management.
• Some travel required.
• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.
• Salary range: $103,000 - $150,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Project Manager and the management team to develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan, while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assists Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in the coordination of subcontractor EHS protocols, including vendors and owner personnel working on company project(s).
• Coordinates project EHS programs with subcontractors. Assists in planning and coordinating work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and aggressively manage losses involving injuries or property damages.
• Coordinates quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits.
• Periodically inspects and evaluates the project site, equipment and processes for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies and procedures.
• Conducts accident investigations and completes incident reporting for Project Management review.
• Accompanies injured employees to treatment and medical evaluation. Ensures all EHS protocols are followed.
• Advises Project Management on Industrial Hygiene protocols; performs Environmental Monitoring.
• Manages Company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, ensuring proper testing for Pre-Employment, Vehicle Authorization, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident, Random, and Follow-Up.
• Provides training and education to Company personnel regarding EHS requirements, including coordination of new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administers the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects.
• Completes and provides a weekly EHS update to EHS Leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

CHST Certification

Job description

The Walsh Group seeks an HSE Manager for the Federal Building project in Patuxent, MD. This onsite role leads the health, safety and environmental program, coordinating with project management to implement a site-specific EHS plan and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include audits, accident investigations, IH guidance, drug-free workplace management and safety training, with opportunities for growth across Walsh's nationwide projects.