Lead Field EHS & Construction Safety Programs

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

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.