EHS Representative

New Dominion Construction, LLC; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Representative at New Dominion Construction, LLC ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations across multiple construction sites. The role proactively enforces safety policies, conducts training, and performs inspections to reduce hazards in commercial drywall and general contracting projects.

Responsibilities include daily site visits, assisting with training, coordinating safety meetings, and collaborating with field personnel

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction standards.
• OSHA-30 certification required; First Aid/CPR/AED preferred or obtainable.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work across multiple sites with safety presence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and audits on job sites daily.
• Assist EH&S director with training and bi-monthly safety meetings.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and risk reduction.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure protocol compliance.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

OSHA-30 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety leadership

Independent work across sites

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management software

Job description

Company Values

Service

• Create excellent experiences for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration.

Integrity

• Do the right thing always, even when it's difficult.
• Treat yourself, the company, and others with respect.
• Be a person of your word and uplift team morale.

Accountability

• Take the initiative to safely do what's necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.
• Safety is the expectation and priority in all our businesses.

Expertise

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC's growth opportunities.

Summary/Objective

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Representative is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations across multiple construction sites. This role will proactively implement and enforce safety policies, conduct training, and perform site inspections to reduce workplace hazards and promote a culture of safety in the commercial drywall and general contracting industry.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Conduct daily job site visits, perform safety inspections and audits
• Assist EH&S director to conduct annual refresher training to all employees in the area of health, safety, environmental and other required aspects
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety
• Assist the EH&S Director in organizing and conducting bi-monthly safety meetings

Constantly ensure that safety protocols are followed by employees

Develop a strong relationship with employees and facilitate employee-led behavior-based safety process in a team-based environment

Address any safety concerns with the EH&S director immediately

Work collaboratively with field personnel to ensure workplace safety

Assist with employee incident investigation to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions.

Perform other duties assigned

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing site-specific safety plans (SSSPs).
• Provide guidance on workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in safety committeemeetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on industry best practices, new regulations, and emerging risks.

Competencies, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Standards) and other applicable regulations.
• Experience with accident prevention, hazard identification, and root cause analysis.
• Must hold an OSHA-30 Hour Construction Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites while maintaining a strong safety presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Majority of time spent on active construction sites (indoors/outdoor conditions).
• Exposure to dust, noise, heights, and varying weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders/scaffolding, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent travel to job sites across multiple states.

Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position (40+ hours per week).
• Must be available for occasional nights, weekends, and emergency call-outs as needed.

Travel

• Frequent travel (50%) to multiple job sites across different states.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the workplace environmental, health and safety program management.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to get a background check and drug test.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

(Some positions, based on contract stipulations may require U.S. citizenship)

HUBZone REQUIREMENT

As a Federal contractor, NDC must meet HUBZone employee requirements when bidding for government contracts. By clicking the link below, you can check if your home zip code falls in a HUBZone area:

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program#id-hubzone-map

Company Benefits Package

Competitive salary based on related experience.

4 Medical Plan Options through United Healthcare (including an HSA plan), dental, vision through Principal.

Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability

Company paid Group-Term-Life & AD & D.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Position Location Varies based on the candidate's state location.

NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is $28.84 - $38.46 per hour (MidAtlantic Region). This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation, salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. As a result, starting pay may vary within the posted range.

The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.