Senior EHS Leader - Commercial Construction

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

ESOP

401(k) & bonus

PTO & holidays

Leadership development

Career growth

Direct access to senior leadership

Job summary

DAVIS Construction seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety across complex commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic. This role partners with Operations, Project Teams, and leadership to proactively manage risk, investigate incidents, and develop safety programs.

You'll mentor EHS staff, oversee investigations, support OSHA inspections, and help drive continuous improvement while shaping the corporate EHS standards and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience within commercial construction.
• Experience supporting large, complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Experience engaging directly with Operations teams, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Trade Partners.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Certifications such as CHST, STS, CSP, ASP or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS efforts on complex commercial construction projects.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Identify safety trends and implement proactive corrective actions.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work activities.
• Support project planning by integrating EHS considerations into logistics and construction sequencing.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, trade partner safety meetings, and intervention meetings when necessary.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as a resource during OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party reviews.
• Develop and deliver advanced safety training and educational programs.
• Support development and refinement of corporate EHS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Mentor and guide EHS professionals within the organization.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to strengthen project safety performance and accountability.
• Support strategic EHS initiatives, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

EHS leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

Training development

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

DAVIS Construction seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety across complex commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic. This role partners with Operations, Project Teams, and leadership to proactively manage risk, investigate incidents, and develop safety programs.

You'll mentor EHS staff, oversee investigations, support OSHA inspections, and help drive continuous improvement while shaping the corporate EHS standards and training initiatives.