EHS Manager

Job Location

12530 Parklawn Drive, Headquarters - Rockville, MD, Maryland

Full time

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

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

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

• 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
• 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
• 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 non‑compliance
• Reinforces accountability and DAVIS safety culture across project teams
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervises EHS staff and provides 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
• 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

• Autonomy + Accountability – Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan, receiving guidance and oversight from managers; 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…