EHS Manager

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

The   EHS   Manager   identifies   existing and predictable hazards on large project sites and takes corrective measures to   eliminate   risk from the project sites.

MINIMUM 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 + Safety   in construction

- Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, or equivalent

- Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification, or equivalent

- Strong k nowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

- Ability to effectively communicate ideas to employees,   trade   partners   and clients

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

- Field Audits, Inspections   and   Risk Identification

- Leads comprehensive EHS audits and field inspections on complex or high-risk projects

- Identifies   systemic issues and ensures   timely   resolution and   accurate   documentation

- 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 Planning   and   High-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

- Leadership   and   Trade Partner Engagement

- Facilitates leadership-level engagement on safety performance and risk mitigation strategies

- Leads project EHS kickoff and trade partner preconstruction meetings

- Conducts intervention meetings , with   assistance   from leadership and   trade partner leadership to address repeated or significant noncompliance

- Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams

- Training   and   Education

- Designs and delivers advanced EHS education and specialized training courses

- Develops training content tailored to DAVIS operations and project-specific risks

- Represents   DAVIS in external conferences, industry panels, and client-facing safety briefings

- Incident Investigation   and   Corrective Action Management

- Manages incident investigations and root cause analyses

- Ensures corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders

- Supports legal defensibility through thorough documentation and follow-up

- Project & Program Assessments

- Oversees   Monthly EHS Assessments and trend analysis across assigned projects or revenue groups

- Analyzes safety performance data to drive proactive interventions and planning

- Leads development and refinement of EHS performance metrics

- Escalates organizational risks and collaborates with leadership on improvements

- Systems, Documentation   and   Regulatory Interface

- Creates and manages EHS content   within   internal platforms

- Instructs project teams and EHS staff on effective use of EHS systems

- Leads OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and third-party evaluations

- Represents   DAVIS procedures and safety management practices to external stakeholders

- Policy Development   and   Compliance

- Leads development and refinement of project and corporate EHS policies and procedures

- Applies expert-level knowledge of OSHA, DAVIS policy, and contract requirements

- Ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and legal defensibility across projects

- Leadership   and   Staffing

- Supervises   EHS staff and   provide   day-to-day guidance and oversight

- Mentors EHS personnel and models professional EHS leadership

- Interviews and evaluates EHS candidates for technical and cultural alignment

- Supports professional development for team members

- Strategic Initiatives, Client Support   and   Environmental Programs

- Leads internal business plan initiatives, pilot programs, and tool development

- Collaborates cross-functionally to advance department strategy

- Supports client EHS relationship management, including environmental issues, injury claims, and loss control

- Coordinates environmental compliance and industrial hygiene efforts, including air and noise monitoring and exposure control implementation

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

- Autonomy + Accountability

- Decisions are guided by policies,   procedures   and business plan;   receives   guidance and oversight from   manager s

- Typically   does not perform the work supervised

- Accountable for work of others

- Business Impact

- Impacts   own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide

- Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group

- Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other   project   / departments or externally

- Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

- Talent Development

- May have formal management responsibilities

- Provides feedback to team members

- Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals

- Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members

- Problem Solving + Resiliency

- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

- Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

- Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

- TRUST

- Excellence in Service   –   Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

- Inclusion   –   Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

- Integrity   –   Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

- Building Relationships   –   Creating and   maintaining   strong partnerships through leadership, creative   solutions   and hard work

T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is
$115,000.00 - $140,000.00
DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

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The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.