EHS Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Annual incentive bonus

company vehicle or auto allowance

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) seeks an EHS Manager to identify hazards on large project sites and take corrective measures to eliminate risk from the project sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety or related field, 5+ years of construction EHS experience, and safety certifications. You will lead audits, safety planning, training, and incident investigations to uphold DAVIS safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety or related field, or equivalent safety experience.
• 5+ years of occupational EHS experience in 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 communicate ideas to employees, trade partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead field audits and inspections to identify risks on complex projects.
• Oversee EHS planning, job hazard analyses, and high‑risk work controls.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead training and education programs; represent DAVIS at external conferences and client briefings.

Skills

Field Audits

Risk Identification

Audits & Inspections

Safety Leadership

Communication

Safety Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health + Safety

Safety Trained Supervisor Certification

Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification

Tools

OSHA Regulations

Job Hazard Analyses

Job description

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

Summary

The EHS Manager identifies existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to eliminate risk 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 + Safety in 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, trade partners and clients

Technical Job Knowledge

• Field Audits, Inspections and Risk Identification
• Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects
• Identifies systemic issues and ensures timely resolution and accurate documentation
• 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 Planning and High-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
• Leadership and Trade 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, with assistance from leadership and trade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance
• Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams
• Training and Education
• Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses
• Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks
• Represents DAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings
• Incident Investigation and Corrective 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
• Oversees Monthly 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, Documentation and Regulatory Interface
• Creates and manages EHS content within internal platforms
• Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems
• Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations
• Represents DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders
• Policy Development and Compliance
• 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
• Leadership and Staffing
• Supervises EHS staff and provide day-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 Support and Environmental 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, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers
• Typically does not perform the work supervised
• Accountable for work of others
• Business Impact
• Impacts own 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 other project / 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 and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The 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.