Job Description

Purpose

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. 

Summary of Role

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted, respected relationships with the BU and Project Leaders
• Responsible for engaging with the business unit (BU) Leader, BU Leadership team and project workforce to educate, train and inspire safe working practices. 
• Utilize data and analytics - proactively coach, advise and inform BU and Project leaders regarding EHS trends and priorities that drive EHS performance and support an IFE specific to projects.
• Responsible for having the pulse of projects and the business.  Required to visit projects regularly, aligning with the Project Leadership to ensure an impactful and supportive visit that promotes the EHS culture, further educates/mentors workers, delivers recognition and promotes IFE.
• Provides ongoing training for the BU in support of their business plans and opportunities.  
• Responsible for leading BU accident/injury/crisis management response.  Will act as the "commander" in the event collaborating with BU and other EHS team members as appropriate.

Key Relationships

• Business Unit Leadership Team (collectively)
• Business Unit Leader
• Project Leadership Team (e.g. Super, Gen Super, FE, PM, PX, etc.)
• Project EHS Team
• Regional EHS Leader
• Trade Partners
• Client

Competencies Required

• Solid working knowledge of OSHA requirements and regulatory safety standards. 
• Must have demonstrated competency in the technical aspects of being an EHS professional. 
• Exceptional Communication – read, write, present
• Ability to Coach & Influence
• Teaming with Teams
• Trending with Data & Analytics
• Talent Management & Development – select, develop, mentor, and engage talent
• Time Management

People Leadership

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

OR

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

Language

• English Fluency (Read, Write, Speak, Present)
• Spanish Fluency a plus

Defining Good- Typical Tasks

Frequently

• Intentional project visits coordinating purpose/outcome with PX/PM
• Project visits that educate, mentor and empower EHS behaviors (not “the list” of wrong doings).  Get to know the people by name and capability.
• Build relationships by getting curious and learning, check assumptions
• Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
• Continually learn about the projects, BU and overall business

Monthly

• Analyze trends and data and provide BULT insights and recommendations to support EHS culture and IFE.
• Build EHS advocates, share EHS insights with peer leaders that empowers them to lead with a safe mindset while integrating with competing priorities and other DPR initiatives.
• Attend BULT peer group meetings to learn about and anticipate strategic EHS opportunities for EHS to add value proactively
• Partner with Pre-Con to get ahead of project before construction starts

Quarterly

• Build relationships with partner / trade partners
• Continually develop leadership “soft skills”
• Intentional focus on team development

Other

• Continually share EHS Vision and communicate the supporting WHY
• Take care of people through courageous conversations, not because you’re liked/friends with
• Build IFE culture “powering with” peer leaders, not “power over” as the EHS lead
• Bring as much “heart” to the work you do, not always leading with “head” and EHS technical knowledge

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 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.