EHS Project Director [NL-15088]

Shirley Parsons; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with one of the country’s largest general contractors to add a Project EHS Director for a major expansion. The role will lead safety efforts, and mentor the project’s EH&S team to ensure top‑level performance.

You will develop a project‑specific EH&S strategy with measurable KPIs, supervise site EH&S functions, and promote collaboration across project teams. Standards must align with company policies and client priorities, and you will communicate plans to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience on multi‑billion dollar projects required; aviation projects a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of safety experience within a construction environment, specifically with a general contractor.
• Proven experience leading and supervising a safety team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a project‑specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) strategy and operational roadmap that addresses high‑risk activities and includes defined, measurable KPIs and milestones.
• Supervise site EH&S functions and promote collaborative engagement among project teams to support informed safety decisions and improved performance.
• Ensure that standards are developed, aligned, and consistently applied in accordance with company policies, EH&S programs, and both project and client priorities.
• Convey the plan to project leaders and team members while engaging trade partners responsible for their scopes to support successful execution.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnering with one of the largest general contractors in the country looking to add a Project EHS Director to their team. This individual will be leading the safety efforts for a large expansion project. They will need to manage and mentor the project’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) team while ensuring consistent implementation of all EH&S policies and procedures.

The Role:

• Develop a project‑specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) strategy and operational roadmap that addresses high‑risk activities and includes defined, measurable KPIs and milestones.
• Supervise site EH&S functions and promote collaborative engagement among project teams to support informed safety decisions and improved performance.
• Ensure that standards are developed, aligned, and consistently applied in accordance with company policies, EH&S programs, and both project and client priorities.
• Convey the plan to project leaders and team members while engaging trade partners responsible for their scopes to support successful execution.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in multi billion dollar projects required. Aviation projects is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of safety experience within a construction environment, specifically with a general contractor, is required.
• Proven experience leading and supervising a safety team.