Senior EHS Manager, Construction Safety & Compliance

James G. Davis Construction Corporation; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or auto allowance

Extensive health and disability cover

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking an EHS Manager to identify hazards on large project sites and implement corrective measures to eliminate risk. The role emphasizes leadership, field presence, and compliance with OSHA and contract safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, develop training, and lead trade-partner safety efforts across projects, ensuring timely corrective actions and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health+ Safety Sciences or related field, or equivalent safety experience
• A minimum of five (5)years of experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safetyin construction
• Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees,tradepartnersand clients

Responsibilities

• Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects
• Identifiessystemic issues and ensurestimelyresolution andaccuratedocumentation
• Conducts peer audits of other EHS Managers and shares findings with department leadership
• Maintains a strong field presence and models expected EHS leadership behaviors
• Safety PlanningandHigh-Risk Work
• Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes
• Ensures control measures align with DAVIS standards and regulatory requirements
• Integrates EHS into preconstruction,logistics, and project planning discussions

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field

5+ years in occupational EHS in construction

Safety Trained Supervisor Certification

Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification

Tools

OSHA inspections/inspections management

Job description

DAVIS is seeking an EHS Manager to identify hazards on large project sites and implement corrective measures to eliminate risk. The role emphasizes leadership, field presence, and compliance with OSHA and contract safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, develop training, and lead trade-partner safety efforts across projects, ensuring timely corrective actions and documentation.