Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About the role

Whiting-Turner, a National ENR Top 25 General Contractor, seeks an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager for various commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 20+ years of EH&S management experience, preferably in construction, with 5+ years of continuous experience in construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety programs to comply with OSHA standards, environmental laws, and regulations.
• Ensure all company activities meet or exceed environmental, health, and safety requirements and standards.
• Maintain records of workplace injuries, incidents, and safety training for compliance and audits.
• Oversee the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and ensure proper waste management systems are in place.
• Coordinate drills, including fire drills, evacuation plans, and first aid training, to ensure employees are prepared for emergencies.
• Develop and implement sustainable environmental practices, including waste management, recycling programs, and energy conservation efforts.
• Work with management to implement improvements based on audit results, incident trends, and employee feedback.
• Prepare and present regular reports to management on safety performance, incident trends, and compliance status.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Safety Management, or equivalent.
• Certifications in Environmental, Health, and Safety to include (e.g., OSHA 500, CHST, ASP/GSP Designation).
• CSP designation - preferred.
• Bilingual - preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental laws, and health and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, risk assessments, and emergency response planning.
• Proficiency in EH&S management software and tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead safety teams, conduct training sessions, and influence organizational culture.
• Strong knowledge of environmental sustainability practices and waste management.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of core competencies as demonstrated by knowledge and skills in hazard identification and control, emergency preparedness and fire prevention, safety program development and implementation, leadership, communication, and training, advanced sciences and math, safety management systems, ergonomics, industrial hygiene and occupational health, environmental management, and key responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Skills

• Advanced sciences and math.
• Safety management systems.
• Ergonomics.
• Industrial hygiene and occupational health.
• Environmental management.

Benefits

Whiting-Turner offers a competitive salary range, dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include profit sharing, appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, holiday contribution, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare (including dental and vision benefits), life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is dependent on a number of factors including role, level, relevant education, experience, training, skills and abilities, location, and market and business considerations. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of the various factors identified above.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs and team collaboration.