Complex Project EHS Manager

Position: Large Complex Project EHS Manager
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** Job Description
** 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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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