Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Washington, DC

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Site EHS Representative to support multiple construction projects in the Washington, DC metro area, serving as the on-site safety resource to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role emphasizes field inspections, safety reporting, and close collaboration with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Target experience level of 3–5 years in safety roles.
• Experience conducting site inspections and safety observations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• EM385 Certification or ability to obtain EM385.
• OSHA 30 Certification and OSHA 510 Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Perform field observations and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM385, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Communicate corrective actions and follow up on implementation.
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
• Support safety initiatives across multiple active projects.
• Promote a positive and collaborative safety culture.

Skills

Construction safety management

OSHA compliance

EM385 compliance

Safety auditing

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

OSHA 510 Certification

EM385 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Safety management software

Job description

Job Title: Site EHS Representative

Location: Washington, DC

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Long-Term Project Assignment

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation

Rate: $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Per Diem: None Available

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Shift: 1st Shift (Occasional Night Work as Needed)

Project Scope

The Site EHS Representative will support multiple construction projects within the Washington, DC metro area, with an immediate focus on two active federal construction projects. This position serves as the on-site safety resource, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of construction.

The selected candidate will work primarily in the field conducting site observations, inspections, audits, and safety reporting. This role will collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and maintain safe work environments.

The company performs significant work within federal, military, data center, and commercial construction sectors. Successful candidates with experience in these environments will have opportunities to support future projects upon completion of the current assignments.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification
• EM385 Certification or ability to obtain EM385
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• 3+ years of construction safety experience
• Target experience level of 3-5 years in safety roles
• Experience conducting site inspections and safety observations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel throughout the Washington, DC metro area
• Must be comfortable working primarily in field environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented approach to safety leadership
• Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with safety management software
• Ability to work occasional night hours when required

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Perform field observations and document findings
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM385, and project-specific safety requirements
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks
• Develop and maintain safety documentation and reports
• Communicate corrective actions and follow up on implementation
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Support safety initiatives across multiple active projects
• Promote a positive and collaborative safety culture

Skills

Construction Safety Management, OSHA Compliance, EM385 Compliance, Safety Auditing, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Training Delivery, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office Suite, Safety Management Software, Communication, Reporting, Team Collaboration

Knowledge Base

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of construction safety practices within commercial, federal, military, and data center environments. Knowledge of OSHA standards, EM385 requirements, hazard prevention strategies, incident investigation processes, safety training programs, and field-based safety leadership is critical to success in this role. Experience supporting drywall contractors and general construction operations is highly beneficial.

Equal Opportunity

The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.