EHS Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to identify hazards on large project sites and implement corrective measures to remove risk. You will lead audits, training, incident investigations, and EHS program development while collaborating with leadership and trade partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, multiple safety certifications, and at least five years of construction EHS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent safety experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of occupational EHS in construction.
• Certifications aligned with OSHA and site safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field audits, inspections and risk identification on large projects.
• Perform EHS inspections, identify issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate training and education for project teams and trades.
• Investigate incidents and manage corrective actions with leadership.
• Develop and refine EHS policies, procedures, and metrics.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Leadership

Audit & inspections

Incident investigation

Training design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Safety Trained Supervisor Certification

Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification

Job description

At DAVIS, we’re redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

TheEHSManageridentifiesexisting and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures toeliminaterisk from the project sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health+ Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience

• A minimum of five (5)years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safetyin construction

• Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent

• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees,tradepartnersand clients

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Field Audits, InspectionsandRisk Identification

• Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects

• Identifiessystemic issues and ensurestimelyresolution andaccuratedocumentation

• Conducts peer audits of other EHS Managers and shares findings with department leadership

• Maintains a strong field presence and models expected EHS leadership behaviors

• Safety PlanningandHigh-Risk Work

• Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes

• Ensures control measures align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements

• Integrates EHS into preconstruction,logistics, and project planning discussions

• LeadershipandTrade Partner Engagement

• Facilitates leadership-level engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation strategies

• Leads project EHS kickoff and trade partner preconstruction meetings

• Conducts intervention meetings, withassistancefrom leadership andtrade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance

• Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams

• TrainingandEducation

• Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses

• Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks

• RepresentsDAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings

• Incident InvestigationandCorrective Action Management

• Manages incident investigations and root cause analyses

• Ensures corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders

• Supports legal defensibility through thorough documentation and follow-up

• Project & Program Assessments

• OverseesMonthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups

• Analyzes safety performance data to drive proactive interventions and planning

• Leads development and refinement of EHS performance metrics

• Escalates organizational risks and collaborates with leadership on improvements

• Systems, DocumentationandRegulatory Interface

• Creates and manages EHS contentwithininternal platforms

• Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems

• Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations

• RepresentsDAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders

• Policy DevelopmentandCompliance

• Leads development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures

• Applies expert-level knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements

• Ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and legal defensibility across projects

• LeadershipandStaffing

• SupervisesEHS staff andprovideday-to-day guidance and oversight

• Mentors EHS personnel and models professional EHS leadership

• Interviews and evaluates EHS candidates for technical and cultural alignment

• Supports professional development for team members

• Strategic Initiatives, Client SupportandEnvironmental Programs

• Leads internal business plan initiatives, pilot programs, and tool development

• Collaborates cross-functionally to advance department strategy

• Supports client EHS relationship management, including environmental issues, injury claims, and loss control

• Coordinates environmental compliance and industrial hygiene efforts, including air and noise monitoring and exposure control implementation

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability

• Decisions are guided by policies,proceduresand business plan;receivesguidance and oversight frommanagers

• Typicallydoes not perform the work supervised

• Accountable for work of others

• Business Impact

• Impactsown team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide

• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in otherproject/ departments or externally

• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

• Talent Development

• May have formal management responsibilities

• Provides feedback to team members

• Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals

• Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members

• Problem Solving + Resiliency

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

• TRUST

• Excellence in Service– Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

• Inclusion– Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

• Integrity– Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

• Building Relationships– Creating andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work

T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

$115,000.00 - $140,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

_ The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. _

_ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. _

_ At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced. _