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Sr EHS Specialist

DPR Construction

Atlanta, GA, USonsite

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Job Description

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: Applies Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs using specialized expertise and judgment. Coordinates with cross-functional teams including work groups, clients, and core markets to address and solve moderately complex EHS challenges on projects. Guides team members in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies to support organizational objectives. Shapes a culture of accountability and proactive engagement in EHS stewardship among employees and trade partners. Strengthens compliance and operational excellence through continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities: Designs and executes advanced site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, recommending and tracking corrective actions. Develops or edits job site EHS orientations for employees and contractors with specialized or broad safety knowledge. Analyzes incident trends and data to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures. Guides the safe management of specific project strategies. Coordinates cross-functional EHS initiatives to improve safety and environmental performance. Communicates moderately complex regulatory and procedural EHS requirements to diverse audiences. Supports less experienced team members in resolving EHS challenges using the regulatory standards.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or associates degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in EHS roles within industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction training required. 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.

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 .

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