EHS Lead

Job Description

For the business unit, lead the overall EH&S program and promote an Incident Free Environment (IFE). Model behaviors and mentor others that advances DPR's EHS performance and being MOST ADMIRED in the industry.

As a member of the BU Leadership Team (BULT), the BU EHS Lead works collaboratively with operations and other functions across the matrix to align and integrate BU initiatives in a simplified and effective way that drives operational focus, effectiveness, and adoption.

With the focus on IFE & Prevention, the BU EHS Lead role requires clear and continuous communication, proactive training for the EHS and Operations teams, and mentoring project leaders and the self-performing workforce on the safe working practices.

Builds, maintains and fosters working relationships with Trade Partners and Subcontractors to inspire IFE at projects.

• Collaborates with business unit to lead and oversee EHS component.
• This role works primarily "in the business," yet has a strategic responsibility working "on the business" to advance the safety culture proactively.
• Leveraging the technical expertise coupled with the ability to work with all levels of talent, the EHS BU Lead is focused on the current BU EHS needs and opportunities.
• Focuses on the present needs within and across the BU. Anticipates BU EHS needs and opportunities and leverages trending data to proactively guide EHS strategy in partnership with BU Leaders.

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Committed to developing the individual to develop the leader. Committed to one's ongoing personal development, leads with courage, vulnerability, compassion, accountability, and growth minded. Creates an uplifting, motivating culture that inspires confidence and performance among employees. Develops the technical competence as well as other desired leadership competencies, driving performance in current role and preparing future leaders.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, occupational health, or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of construction EHS experience

High school diploma plus CHST Certification, OSHA 500 certification, and a minimum of 10 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work (including at least 7 years as a dedicated construction EHS professional responsible for managing project and / or regional EHS programs, conducting / reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting EHS training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities). Experience must include providing support to multiple project sites simultaneously and managing a team of EHS professionals

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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 unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity togetherby 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.