EHS Executive

EHS Business Unit Lead

DPR Construction is seeking an EHS Business Unit (BU) Lead. The successful candidate will support the application of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program at the BU Level and support consistency at a Regional Level. The EHS Lead supports EHS initiatives and project management within the Business Unit (BU). The EHS Lead must effectively coach, mentor, and direct a team of EHS personnel to implement and manage DPR Construction's Environmental Health & Safety plan (EHSP) on the Business Unit Projects.

This position will engage with multiple project teams, trade leadership, and clients to support the planning, mitigation, and integration of self-perform work and trade partners on projects. This position will promote accountability and a safe mindset to ensure compliance with our Environmental Health & Safety Plan (EHSP).

Essential Functions:

• Hazard Recognition, Prevention, and Mitigation
• Incident Response and Management
• Project Team Partnership and Support
• On the Job EHS Training
• Documentation and Organization
• Personal Growth and Development

Required Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of OSHA and other regulations related to construction and how to apply to commercial construction projects.
• OSHA 30 trained within 5 years
• OSHA 500 or 502 OSHA Authorized Trainer
• CPR/First Aid Certified
  - Current
• Excels with incident cost analysis and insurance claims management processes.
• Excels with Scaffolding, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, Rigging, and Fall protection at minimum as well as other applicable construction practices.
• Proficiency in using digital software's such as Microsoft Suite and EHS software/tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to influence and educate others.
• Excellent level knowledge with multiple trades across commercial construction and the specific hazards associated with these trades.
• Excellent knowledge of all types of workplace hazards (safety, biological, chemical, environmental, etc.) and how they apply to DPR specific project types.
• Ability to disseminate responsibilities and influence others in in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications, but not required:

• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CHST, CSP, CRIS or ARM)
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in EHS field or construction-related field with 12 years of experience in
• EHS field, or a minimum of 15 years of experience in the EHS field or the construction industry.

Working

Activities:

Position Type

• Full-time;
  Salaried
• Varied schedule or extended hours as needed (early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends may be required based on project specific needs).
• Travel across multiple jobsites within the BU daily.
• 75% of time shall be spent visiting all jobsites across the Business Unit and 25% shall be spent in the BU office collaborating on project needs and work strategies.
• Occasional travel to jobsites and offices outside of the BU is required.

Capacity to be an independent and adaptable learner, embracing new technology, software, applications, and systems and acquire proficiency in these tools with minimal guidance or intervention.

Proficient with reviewing and interpreting data from safety systems and creating easy to understand visuals.

Coach, mentor, and educate others on the importance of using safety information systems.

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Navigate uneven working spaces and walking surfaces.
• Accessing heights via ladder, stairs, temporary lifts, or ramps.
• Working indoors and outdoors while wearing and maintaining proper PPE.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift a minimum of 25lbs, reach, and twist.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Director
• This position would report directly to the EHS Regional Lead and BU Leader.

Role Specific

Competencies:

• DPR Core Values & Culture –Applies DPR values and culture consistently in a team environment.
• Progressive Leadership – Demonstrates leadership of self, others, and teams both internally and externally.
• Collaborating with Others
  - Demonstrates an ability to eliminate group differences…