Large Complex Project EHS Manager

The Large Complex Project EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives on a large-scale construction project, driving a positive safety culture. This role requires proactive leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on engagement with project teams, trade partners, client, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of safety performance.

Core Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Champion the safety culture efforts, promoting a safe work environment across the project.
• Lead safety walks, document safety observations, and ensure regular safety inspections using platforms such as Hammertech.
• Stop unsafe work and enforce compliance with DPR’s EHSP and project-specific safety requirements.
• Recognize and publicly celebrate individuals and teams demonstrating exemplary safety practices.
• Grow EHS competencies in project team and EHS team members.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Implement Site-Specific Safety Plan and DPR’s EHSP.
• Participate in project-specific safety meetings, planning sessions, and staff meetings.
• Hold all site personnel accountable for safety compliance, coaching and correcting as needed.
• Utilize lessons learned from other projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and conduct orientations, including High Risk Activities (HRA) training for all workers and trade partners.
• Ensure incident reporting procedures are followed, logs are updated, and root cause analyses are conducted for all incidents.
• Manage medical services and drug screening processes for the project.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain clear, proactive communication with project teams, trade partners, and leadership.
• Use established platforms for team coordination.
• Mentor and coach safety professionals, managers, and champions on site.
• Mediate between safety and field operations to resolve conflicts around safety requirements.

EHS Program Management

• Implement and manage DPR’s Environmental Health & Safety Plan (EHSP) for the project.
• Conduct hazard recognition, prevention, and mitigation activities, leveraging data and analytics to guide strategy.
• Prepare and facilitate trainings, emergency response drills, and ongoing safety education.
• Oversee documentation, ensuring all safety records, submittals, and training certifications are accurate and up to date.

Incident Response & Investigation

• Lead incident investigations, cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Support claims management, collaborate with internal risk and insurance teams, as well as Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) carrier.
• Share incident results, lessons learned, and process improvements with project and regional leaders.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive innovation in safety tools, equipment, and work practices.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and DPR philosophies.
• Support specific EHS campaigns and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of support, recognition, and growth among all project team members.

Qualifications:

Required

• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CHST, CSP, CRIS, ARM).
• Expert knowledge of CAL-OSHA and other construction safety regulations.
• OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (current).
• Minimum 10 years of construction EHS experience, including at least 7 years as a dedicated EHS professional managing project/regional programs.
• Proficiency in digital safety platforms (e.g., Hammertech, Microsoft Suite).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, occupational health, or related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience managing EHS teams.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Spend time in the field; remaining time in project office collaborating on strategy.
• Navigate uneven working spaces, access heights, and work both indoors and outdoors with proper PPE.
• Occasional travel business unit offices as required.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift (minimum 25lbs), reach, and twist as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Directly manage EHS professionals and report to the EHS Business Unit Lead and Project Leadership.

Leadership Competencies

• Model DPR’s core values: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness, Everforward.
• Demonstrate progressive leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of accountability, excitement, and inspiration.
• Mentor and develop future safety leaders.

Anticipated starting pay range:

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