Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Site EHS Representative
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-Term Project Assignment
Type: Direct Hire

Compensation

Rate: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
Per Diem: None Available
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Shift: 1st Shift (Occasional Night Work as Needed)

Project Scope

The Site EHS Representative will support multiple construction projects within the Washington, DC metro area, with an immediate focus on two active federal construction projects. This position serves as the on-site safety resource, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety throughout all phases of construction.
The selected candidate will work primarily in the field conducting site observations, inspections, audits, and safety reporting. This role will collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and maintain safe work environments.
The company performs significant work within federal, military, data center, and commercial construction sectors. Successful candidates with experience in these environments will have opportunities to support future projects upon completion of the current assignments.

Qualifications

OSHA 30 Certification
OSHA 510 Certification
EM385 Certification or ability to obtain EM385
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
3 years of construction safety experience
Target experience level of 3-5 years in safety roles
Experience conducting site inspections and safety observations
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to travel throughout the Washington, DC metro area
Must be comfortable working primarily in field environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team-oriented approach to safety leadership
Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with safety management software
Ability to work occasional night hours when required

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections and audits
• Perform field observations and document findings
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM385, and project-specific safety requirements
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks
• Develop and maintain safety documentation and reports
• Communicate corrective actions and follow up on implementation
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Support safety initiatives across multiple active projects
• Promote a positive and collaborative safety culture

Skills

Construction Safety Management, OSHA Compliance, EM385 Compliance, Safety Auditing, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Training Delivery, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office Suite, Safety Management Software, Communication, Reporting, Team Collaboration

Knowledge Base

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of construction safety practices within commercial, federal, military, and data center environments. Knowledge of OSHA standards, EM385 requirements, hazard prevention strategies, incident investigation processes, safety training programs, and field-based safety leadership is critical to success in this role. Experience supporting drywall contractors and general construction operations is highly beneficial.

Equal Opportunity

The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.
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