Senior EHS Manager — Construction Safety Leader

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead environmental health and safety strategy across complex, high-impact commercial construction projects. Take ownership of field safety, risk reduction, training, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives. Join an established general contractor that invests heavily in safety, innovation, professional development, and employee wellbeing. Receive a strong total rewards package that includes comprehensive employer-supported healthcare, retirement and employee ownership programs, paid time off, and continuing education. Participate in an annual incentive bonus program and receive a company vehicle or auto allowance based on eligibility. Mentor EHS professionals, influence project leadership, and help shape safety standards across the organization. Work in a highly visible leadership position where your expertise directly protects employees, trade partners, clients, and project performance. Location: Rockville, MD. This is an on-site opportunity with regular field engagement across active construction projects, giving you direct visibility and influence where safety matters most. Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of occupational Environmental Health and Safety experience in construction, an STS certification or equivalent, a CHST certification or equivalent, and strong knowledge of OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations. A bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Sciences, or a related field is required unless supported by equivalent safety experience. About Us We are an established general contractor known for delivering complex projects while creating a workplace centered on safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our team combines experienced construction professionals with modern technology and forward-thinking safety practices to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Confidential Employer. Job Description Lead comprehensive EHS audits, inspections, and risk identification across complex and high-risk construction projects. Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and ensure issues are documented and resolved promptly. Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, and high-risk work scopes. Integrate EHS requirements into preconstruction, logistics, project planning, and field execution. Lead project safety kickoffs, trade partner meetings, and leadership discussions around risk mitigation and safety performance. Manage incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and follow-up documentation. Develop and deliver advanced safety education and project-specific training. Analyze EHS performance data, trends, assessments, and metrics to drive proactive improvements. Lead OSHA inspections, insurance audits, regulatory interactions, and third-party evaluations. Develop and refine EHS policies, procedures, systems, and compliance programs. Supervise, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to EHS staff. Support environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, exposure control, client safety initiatives, and loss prevention efforts. Qualifications 4+ years of occupational EHS experience within the construction industry. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent safety experience. Safety Trained Supervisor certification or equivalent. Construction Health and Safety Technician certification or equivalent. Strong working knowledge of OSHA and federal, state, and local safety regulations. Experience with field audits, high-risk construction activities, incident investigation, and corrective action management. Strong communication, training, leadership, and trade partner management skills. Experience mentoring or supervising EHS professionals is strongly preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here You will have the opportunity to influence safety at both the project and organizational level while working alongside experienced construction professionals who take EHS seriously. We invest in professional growth, continuing education, strong benefits, and tools that help our people succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional who wants greater leadership responsibility, visibility, and long-term career growth.

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