Assistant Manager, EHS - Construction

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, EHS provides day-to-day Environmental, Health & Safety support to construction and capital project teams by implementing the UO Contractor Safety Program, EHS standards, and related processes. The role serves as a technical resource to Project Teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders from project development and design through construction and closeout. It supports contractor prequalification, construction safety oversight, design reviews, inspections, incident response, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with EHS peer teams and subject matter experts to identify hazards, evaluate risks, implement controls, and foster a positive safety culture. During pre-construction, the role reviews concept packages and construction documents, supports contractor prequalification and performance evaluation, participates in pre-construction meetings, conducts contractor safety orientations, and evaluates project logistics and safety expectations. During design, it reviews design submissions for EHS impacts, corporate standards, and regulatory compliance; coordinates expert input; and identifies concerns related to existing facility conditions and operations. During demolition and construction, the role supports the Contractor Safety Program through project meetings, field observations, audits, and inspections; monitors contractor compliance; documents findings and corrective actions; coordinates communication about schedules, change management, high-risk work, and safety requirements; tracks EHS punch list items; and assists with incident investigations and emergent issues. The role provides technical guidance and stops work immediately when imminent hazards are identified. At project closeout, the role supports EHS punch lists, closeout documentation, turnover, and post-project lessons learned, and verifies corrective actions and EHS requirements before closure. The position also follows established EHS policies, procedures, and training, participates in team activities, and performs other duties as assigned. Most working time is in the field, and varied hours and days may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of EHS experience supporting construction, capital projects, contractor management, or related operational environments.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, plan reviews, incident investigations, contractor oversight, and risk assessments.
Experience supporting implementation of contractor safety programs and construction-related EHS standards.
Experience with EHS management system elements, corrective action programs, performance measurement, compliance verification, and cross-functional coordination.
Experience interacting with contractors, project managers, Facility Management, and operational stakeholders.
Basic working knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
Effective communication skills and the ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and act on information across varied workplace conditions and unpredictable situations.
Ability to influence and work on a team using communication, collaboration, engagement, and listening skills to promote and support change.
Ability to mentor management team members and develop their EHS capabilities.
Basic ability to develop plans, identify trends, and create short-term strategies to mitigate risk.
Strong computer skills and ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
Ability to work varied hours and days; most working time is in the field.
Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review concept packages and support development of construction documents with Project Teams and Facility Management.
Coordinate and support contractor prequalification and evaluate contractor performance against established EHS protocols.
Participate in pre-construction meetings and communicate UO EHS Contractor Safety expectations.
Conduct contractor safety orientations and evaluate EHS logistics, site access, insurance, and project-specific requirements.
Review design-phase submittals and project design documents for EHS impacts, corporate standards, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate EHS subject matter expert input and communicate recommendations to project stakeholders.
Evaluate existing facility conditions and operational impacts to identify EHS concerns for design consideration.
Support the Contractor Safety Program through project meetings, field observations, audits, and site inspections.
Monitor contractor conformance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and project-specific EHS requirements.
Document inspections, observations, corrective actions, and compliance activities in designated systems.
Coordinate communication regarding project schedules, change management, high-risk work, and construction safety requirements.
Develop and track EHS-related punch list items.
Assist with incident investigations, concern reports, corrective actions, and emergent EHS issues.
Provide proactive technical guidance and support to Project Teams and contractors during project execution.
Stop work immediately when imminent hazards are identified.
Support EHS punch lists and facility closeout activities, participate in post-mortem and lessons-learned reviews, and assist with EHS sign-off and turnover documentation.
Verify corrective actions and project EHS requirements are complete before project closure.
Follow established EHS policy, procedures, and training, participate in team member involvement activities, and perform other duties as assigned.