Field EHS Leader - Construction Safety

Kurita Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Group is seeking an EHS Manager - Field based in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead field EHS personnel across construction and project activities, ensuring safety standards align with laws, client requirements, and company policies.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk assessment, and proactive safety leadership with up to 25% travel. A strong EHS background and certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, construction management, engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required.
• OSHA 510 certification required.
• CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop all field EHS personnel, including assignment of priorities, field coverage, and performance expectations.
• Establish and maintain a standardized field EHS approach across construction and project sites.
• Partner with site leaders, contractors, and customers to integrate EHS requirements into planning and execution.
• Provide EHS leadership during pre-construction planning, mobilization, site start-up, active construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Monitor OSHA compliance, site safety plans, and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations and verify corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Field coaching

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/engineering/related field

Job description

Kurita Group is seeking an EHS Manager - Field based in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead field EHS personnel across construction and project activities, ensuring safety standards align with laws, client requirements, and company policies.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk assessment, and proactive safety leadership with up to 25% travel. A strong EHS background and certifications are required or preferred.