Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist Construction

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to support our construction teams by promoting a culture of safety, delivering comprehensive safety training, and ensuring compliance with all relevant EH&S regulations. This position plays a key role in identifying and mitigating risks to prevent injuries and property damage on job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver safety training and promote adherence to EH&S policies and procedures across project teams and field staff.
• Foster a safe working environment aligned with company standards and all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal project teams and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Support the creation and implementation of project-specific safety programs.
• Conduct job site inspections, enforce safety procedures, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Review subcontractor safety programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Lead pre-construction meetings with subcontractors to review site-specific safety expectations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collect and evaluate Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) from subcontractors.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and ensure proper safety training is administered and documented.
• Prepare safety reports, track metrics, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate regular safety meetings and maintain documentation including toolbox talks.
• Perform safety audits, issue corrective action plans, and monitor follow-up activities.
• Recommend additional training and development based on site-specific needs.
• Contribute to achieving and exceeding project safety performance goals and minimizing incident rates.
• Administer drug testing programs as required (pre-employment, post-incident, random, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction safety or a similar role.
• CHST certification required or must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED.
• Strong understanding of EH&S principles, construction safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of general construction operations and subcontractor management.
• Skilled in hazard identification and development of effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with tasks.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to project sites as needed.