EHS Manager

mydpr; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an experienced EHS manager in Palo Alto to implement the EHSP across projects, working with project teams and subcontractors to identify hazards and ensure compliance through behavior-based safety practices.

This role emphasizes leadership, safety program development, audits, and data-driven analysis. A background in safety management, OSHA 500, and strong communication are required; manufacturing/pharma OSHPD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Familiar with Microsoft office suite.
• Oral and writing skills.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification a plus.
• Manufacturing / pharmaceutical / OSHPD experience a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation okay.

Responsibilities

• Lead DPR's Safety NOW environment culture.
• Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
• Lead pre-qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
• Coach DPR/sub management on safety leadership and management practices.
• Provide trending analysis for project/regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site-specific safety plan(s) that incorporates both DPR's and our core market customers' safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular jobsite safety audits of worksite activities. Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury-free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Administrative duties may include maintaining regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Skills

Construction experience

OSHA 500

Train-the-trainer

Oral & written

Safety leadership

Education

Safety degree or CHST

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking an EHS manager. This individual will implement DPR's environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction project(s)/business units. The safety manager will work with our project management team and our subcontractors to recognize and address potential hazards before they exist and will ensure compliance with our EHSP utilizing behavior-based safety techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR's Safety NOW environment culture.
• Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
• Lead pre-qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
• Coach DPR/sub management on safety leadership and management practices.
• Provide trending analysis for project/ regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site-specific safety plan(s) that incorporates both DPR's and our core market customers' safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular jobsite safety audits of worksite activities. Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury-free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Administrative duties may include maintaining regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Familiar with Microsoft office suite.
• Oral and writing skills.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification a plus.
• Manufacturing / pharmaceutical / OSHPD experience a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation okay.

Salary-based position.

Anticipated starting pay range: $144,000.00- $170,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.