Senior EHS Leader: Strategy, Safety & Compliance

DPR Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Abilene, TX seeks a Senior Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety to lead site-wide EHS programs on complex construction projects. You will partner with project leadership to align strategies with risk management and regulatory requirements, while mentoring EHS professionals.

This role focuses on driving data-driven improvements, incident reduction, crisis response, and adoption of new technologies to advance safety culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training required.
• First Aid (FA), CPR, AED, or Naloxone administration preferred.
• CHST certification preferred; OSHA Course 500 training required.
• CSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the EHS function and individuals on the project to drive performance and talent development across functions.
• Directs teams in interpreting and applying regulatory EHS requirements and standards.
• Leads project-level strategic planning for risk management, crisis response, and compliance initiatives related to EHS programs.
• Integrates analytics and new technologies to optimize EHS program outcomes.
• Partners with project leadership to set vision, goals, and performance expectations for EHS stewardship.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, a related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

DPR Construction in Abilene, TX seeks a Senior Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety to lead site-wide EHS programs on complex construction projects. You will partner with project leadership to align strategies with risk management and regulatory requirements, while mentoring EHS professionals.

This role focuses on driving data-driven improvements, incident reduction, crisis response, and adoption of new technologies to advance safety culture across the organization.