EHS Coordinator
US-OH-Cincinnati
Careers (External)
Req #: 8662
Type: Full Time
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Overview: EHS Coordinator Skanska USA Building Reports to: EHS Manager Department: Safety Location: Where the position will be posted FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Status: Full-time Travel Requirements: Less than 10% Job Summary: The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator is an entry-level safety professional responsible for supporting project teams in maintaining safe and compliant working environments. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role provides technical assistance, conducts inspections, and promotes safety awareness across Skanska projects. The EHS Coordinator ensures adherence to local, state, and corporate occupational health and safety regulations while serving as a role model for employees and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include administering elements of the EHS program, conducting site inspections, assisting with incident investigations, maintaining safety documentation, and delivering field training as needed. The Coordinator also supports hazard identification and control, promotes Skanska's Injury-Free Environment (IFE) culture, and contributes to continuous improvement of safety practices. This position is ideal for individuals with construction or safety-related experience, or recent graduates entering the field. It requires strong communication skills, proficiency with digital tools, and a working knowledge of OSHA and industry safety standards. Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: * Directs and administers specific functions of the EHS program at the company or project level. * Creates, evaluates, educates, and administers the EHS program for all levels of employees. * Assist/conduct surveys, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of incidents and activities as directed by supervision. * Gathers information and correlates data as directed. * Able to perform field training when needed. * Refines working knowledge of EHS programs by applying EHS procedures. * Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Regulations, IIPP RMO safety manual. SHEMS, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HAZWOPER regulation, 1910, and general industry regulations. * Demonstrate mastery and high performance in SHEMS and risk assessments, health, and safety plans. * General requirements: respirator program, fall protection, cranes, and heavy equipment. * Handling root cause analysis, OSHA 300 log/MSHA 7000-1 part 50, and internal accident investigative forms. * Develop and maintain project safety files. * Direct and supervise the activities of subordinates when requested to do so. * Participates in monitoring and controlling EHS standards. * Prepares, maintains, and retrieves records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring application of EHS standards. * Promotes EHS awareness and fosters this awareness throughout the company, project, or office. * Promotes the IFE Culture between clients, coworkers, and subcontractors. * Supports all IFE Committee Initiatives on site; Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Education and Experience: Required Qualifications: * Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint * 1+ years of experience in a role assigned to the identification of safety hazards and recommending appropriate controls * Bachelor's degree in construction management, safety management, engineering, or equivalent, or 8 years of equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications: * OSHA 30 certification * Strong written communication skills * Construction experience * Ability to learn new software programs * Specific knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to safety and environmental issues * Experience in a safety role that required communication with employees at all levels in a construction environment Competencies / Skills: Has a basic understanding of: * Building and Construction Knowledge - EHS - Applies building and construction knowledge to properly assess all EH&S risks and exposures during all phases of the project progression. * Communications - Creates and delivers communications that express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate media. Targets the amount, form, level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience. * Compliance Inspections - Conducts compliance inspections to ensure hazardous conditions or at-risk behaviors are identified and corrected, and that project teams are following EHS policy and procedures. Implements and maintains corrective actions to remediate non-compliance. * Incident Management - Project-level - Conducts and/or manages incident investigations, ensuring that accidents involving personal injury, property damage, environmental impacts, etc., are thoroughly investigated, analyzed, and documented. * Recordkeeping - Receives, tracks, and maintains all EH&S-related documentation (Incident reports, training records, monitoring and calibration records, SHEMS documentation, etc.) * Regulations - EHS - Keeps current on all EH&S regulations and utilizes all federal, state, and local requirements, industry standards, and governing regulations to provide guidance and effectively communicate changes to affected groups * Tools and Technology - EHS - Utilizes digital platforms, tools, and systems for tracking and trending EH&S metrics, creating EHS plans, and report documentation * Training - EHS - Develops, implements, and delivers training to field operations employees about Skanska's EHS programs, policies, and procedures as well as local and federal requirements and regulations. Has a limited understanding of: * Risk Management - Identifies potential risks related to operations, specifications, scope, and project execution. Develops plans and strategies to mitigate risk throughout the life cycle of a project. The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings. Work Environment/Conditions: This job is performed both in the office and in the field on an active construction site. Field work requires experience and confidence working in and around heavy industrial equipment and systems, which include average to loud noises, the ability to traverse uneven grounds, and possible outdoor weather conditions. Vision requires the capacity for close and far vision, the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Activities and responsibilities require frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent driving, flying, walking, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. EEO Statement: Skanska is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or citizenship status, disabi
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