EHS Specialist- SPW

mydpr; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA seeks a senior EHS leader to oversee Self-Perform Work safety programs across projects. You will partner with operations leadership to implement training, audits, and compliance that reduce risk and protect crews.

The role manages field EHS professionals, analyzes metrics, and drives continuous improvement. 6–8 years in construction EHS, OSHA 30, and CPR certification required; CHST/CSP and STSC preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health, engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years of experience in construction EHS, including experience supporting self-perform crews.
• Experience providing work direction or supervising EHS staff.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training required; First Aid/CPR certification required.
• CHST or CSP certification preferred; STSC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages implementation of EHS programs and initiatives for SPW operations.
• Oversees EHS professionals supporting SPW crews with coaching and performance management.
• Partners with SPW leaders to integrate EHS planning into daily and look-ahead work.
• Reviews risk assessments, audits, and JHAs to support safe practices and regulatory compliance.
• Manages incident investigations and corrective action tracking; communicates lessons learned.
• Monitors and analyzes EHS performance metrics to identify trends and mitigation actions.
• Coordinates SPW EHS training, onboarding, and competency verification for craft leadership.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training & onboarding

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental health/engineering/construction management or related field

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

First Aid/CPR certification

CHST or CSP certification preferred

STSC certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Leads Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support for Self-Perform Work (SPW) operations within assigned projects or business segments. Partners with SPW operations leadership to implement EHS programs, training, and compliance activities that reduce risk and protect the workforce. Manages field-level EHS professionals and supports consistent application of safety standards across SPW activities. Analyzes EHS performance data to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages implementation of EHS programs and initiatives supporting SPW operations in alignment with regional and enterprise standards.
• Oversees EHS professionals supporting SPW crews; provides direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Partners with SPW superintendents, foremen, and operations leaders to integrate EHS planning into daily and look-ahead work activities.
• Reviews risk assessments, audits, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to support safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Manages incident investigations and corrective action tracking; supports communication of lessons learned.
• Monitors and analyzes EHS performance metrics to identify trends and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Coordinates SPW EHS training, onboarding, and competency verification for craft and field leadership.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in construction EHS required, including experience supporting self-perform crews.
• Prior experience providing work direction or supervising EHS staff required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Safety training required.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification preferred.

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 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.