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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Onsite
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Manages Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, trade partners, and project teams to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Guides teams in conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, and ensures timely resolution of findings. Delivers and implements advanced and complex EHS training and communication strategies to promote safety awareness and compliance. Monitors EHS data and analyzes to identify trends and recommend improvements to existing EHS processes. Coordinates across work groups, clients, core markets, and cross-functional projects to solve complex safety or environmental challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and develops a team that manages projects for EHS including EHS individuals, or trade partners to achieve exceptional performance and encourage EHS mindset.
Implements and oversees comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversees advanced site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to guide team members and provide expertise.
Leads general and targeted EHS training programs for employees and contractors to ensure all teams are informed of and adhere to safety protocols and industry practices.
Develops and advises on emergency response plans, including evacuation and first aid procedures.
Communicates complex regulatory and procedural EHS requirements to diverse audiences.
Engages with the project team and project workforce to educate, train, and inspire safe working practices.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or associates degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience:
7 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related field required.
1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction training required.
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First Aid (FA) certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, or Naloxone Administration (Narcan) certification preferred
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred.
OSHA Course 500 training required.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.