Job Description

Summary of Role

The Core Market EHS (Environment Health and Safety) Leader is responsible for driving EHS performance and culture across a portfolio of accounts within a core market. Acting as a single point of contact (SPOC) for project teams Business Unit and Core Market leaders and clients this leader blends hands-on engagement with strategic influence in close partnership with the Core Market Leaders ensuring consistent EHS practices proactive client engagement and continuous improvement. This role understands the unique core market specific safety factors and nuances that impact our ability to deliver Best-in-Class DPR Safe projects. The Core Market EHS Leader models DPRs core values mentoring teams and builds trusted relationships to advance our vision of being Most Admired in the industry.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership and Culture

• Model and champion DPRs safety culture and core values: Integrity Enjoyment Uniqueness Ever Forward.
• Partner closely with the Core Market Leaders to co-develop and execute Core Market EHS strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving leadership excellence within the Core Market.
• Mentor and coach Project Teams EHS Team Members and Core Market Leaders to foster growth and excellence.
• Foster proactive leadership and collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Recognize and celebrate exemplary EHS practices.

Client Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for key clients within the core market representing DPR in EHS meetings and business reviews with a commitment to predictable safe outcomes.
• Build and nurture trusted partnerships with key clients listening proactively and responding with solutions that protect both our teams and our clients.
• Communicate EHS updates and incident information with clarity urgency and transparencyensuring clients always feel informed and valued.
• Go beyond compliance: position EHS as a true differentiator that earns trust wins work and transforms clients into raving fans of DPR. Engage with industry leading trade partners to learn adapt and apply lessons to core market projects.
• Participate/present in relevant trade shows and publish articles as appropriate.

Data KPI and Program Management

• Collaborate with key customers and project teams to define and analyze meaningful EHS KPIs.
• Present data-driven insights and dashboards for transparency.
• Support BU EHS Leads in pursuits RFQs RFPs and interviews.
• Review and clarify client contract requirements cascading updates as needed.
• Collect analyze and communicate core market trends and solutions.

Field and Project Support

• Onboard new project teams to key customer expectations ensuring they understand both the history and current requirements for success.
• Walk identified projects with teams and clients as needed performing EHS audits to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Proactively lean in to support project teams when incident trends operational challenges or client concerns arise providing hands-on guidance resources and leadership to resolve issues and restore confidence.
• Participate in cause analyses and prepare incident summary submissions to drive continuous improvement.
• Gather lessons learned from field activities and proactively share best practices across the core market projects and BU EHS Leads to strengthen EHS performance.
• Actively participate in client and project team meetings to provide EHS guidance and address emerging needs.

Strategic Influence and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends measure performance and guide EHS core market strategy for improved risk reduction.
• Anticipate market needs and opportunities by partnering with Core Market Regional and BU Leaders to align strategies and accelerate adoption of best practices.
• Drive innovation in safety technologies tools practices and campaigns to enhance operational efficiency and reduce incidents.
• Support talent development and succession planning for EHS professionals ensuring a strong leadership pipeline for the core market.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated expertise in DPRs High Risk Activitiesincluding Ground Disturbance Deconstruction & HAZMAT Mechanical Lifting and Hoisting Temporary Structures
• Elevated Work Confined Space Electrical and Pressurized Systemsas well as other applicable construction practices.
• Strong communication collaboration presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of multiple trades across commercial construction and the specific hazards associated with these trades.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite EHS management systems and related software/tools for data analytics and reporting.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of construction EHS experience including project/regional program management.

Preferred (not required)

• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. CHST CSP CRIS or ARM).
• Bachelors degree in EHS or construction-related field with at least 12 years of experience in the EHS field or a minimum of 15 years of experience in the EHS field or the construction industry.
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus).
• Understanding of advanced tech data center and advanced manufacturing (semiconductor/microelectronics; aerospace/defense; batter/green energy) core markets.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Spend time in the field and office collaborating on strategy and execution. Navigate uneven working spaces access heights and work both indoors and outdoors with proper PPE. Occasional travel to business unit offices and project sites as required. Sit stand bend lift (minimum 25 lbs) reach and twist as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Mentor and support BU EHS Leads project teams and EHS professionals. Report to the Corporate Services Core Market EHS Lead and Core Market Leadership.

Leadership Competencies

• Model DPRs core values and foster a culture of accountability psychological safety and continuous improvement.
• Motivate and develop others by creating an environment where team members feel empowered to contribute adapt and excel.
• Facilitate collaboration and open communication across diverse groups building consensus and driving shared success.
• Demonstrate strategic decision-making and adaptability by proactively leaning in to support teams through change incident trends and project challenges ensuring hands-on guidance and a focus on safety and innovation.
• Develop future safety leaders through coaching and mentorship.

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 youll 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.

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