EHS Manager

Skansk; Appomattox (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership

Bonus program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to integrate EHS practices into project delivery and ensure regulatory and corporate SHEMS compliance on assigned projects. You will partner with EHS staff, superintendents, project management, and regional EHS leadership, conducting site inspections and leading safety initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in safety with construction environment communication, OSHA 30, and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years identifying safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls.
• 5+ years safety role requiring communication with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.
• Data center experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer EHS programs and training.
• Lead surveys, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain EHS records and performance data.
• Manage subcontractor EHS onboarding and documentation.
• Support safety and pre-construction meetings.
• Lead site walks, compliance checks, and emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

Safety management

Construction site safety

OSHA 30

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Safety

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (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 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for integrating EHS practices into project delivery and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate SHEMS requirements on assigned projects. They partner with EHS staff, superintendents, project management, and regional EHS leadership; conduct site inspections and observations to verify proper use of safety equipment and controls. Key duties include developing and administering EHS programs and training; leading surveys, inspections, and incident investigations; maintaining EHS records and performance data; managing subcontractor EHS onboarding and documentation; supporting safety and pre-construction meetings; and leading site walks, compliance checks, and emergency preparedness activities. The role requires strong communication, proficiency with digital EHS tools, and the ability to track leading and lagging indicators to drive continuous improvement.

EHS Manager Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a role assigned to the identification of safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls
• 5+ years of experience in a safety role that required communication with employees at all levels in a construction environment
• OSHA 30 certification
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.
• Data center experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)

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, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low USD $109,800.00/Yr.

Salary High USD $125,000.00/Yr.

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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.

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