Project EHS Director

Job Information

  • Job reference: JOB-15088
  • Location: Virginia, Herndon, United States
  • Job type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Job sector: Construction
  • Working arrangement: Field based
  • Salary: $200k - 225k per year
  • Published: 28 July 2026

Shirley Parsons is partnering with one of the largest general contractors in the country looking to add a Project EHS Director to their team. This individual will be leading the safety efforts for a large expansion project. They will need to manage and mentor the project’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) team while ensuring consistent implementation of all EH&S policies and procedures.

The Role:

  • Develop a project‑specific Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) strategy and operational roadmap that addresses high‑risk activities and includes defined, measurable KPIs and milestones.
  • Supervise site EH&S functions and promote collaborative engagement among project teams to support informed safety decisions and improved performance.
  • Ensure that standards are developed, aligned, and consistently applied in accordance with company policies, EH&S programs, and both project and client priorities.
  • Convey the plan to project leaders and team members while engaging trade partners responsible for their scopes to support successful execution.

The Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety. 
  • Experience in multi billion dollar projects required. Aviation projects is a plus.
  • A minimum of 10 years of safety experience within a construction environment, specifically with a general contractor, is required.
  • Proven experience leading and supervising a safety team.

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