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 throughout project development, design, construction, and closeout. It supports contractor prequalification, construction safety oversight, design reviews, inspections, incident response, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, working with EHS peers 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 meetings, communicates safety expectations, conducts contractor orientations, and evaluates EHS logistics. During design, it reviews submittals and documents for safety, standards, and regulatory considerations; coordinates expert input; evaluates facility conditions and operational impacts; and participates in design reviews and progress meetings. During demolition and construction, the role supports the Contractor Safety Program through meetings, field observations, audits, and inspections; monitors contractor compliance; documents findings and corrective actions; coordinates communication about schedules, changes, high-risk work, and safety requirements; tracks EHS punch-list items; and assists with investigations and emergent issues. It provides technical guidance and stops work immediately when imminent hazards are identified. During closeout, it supports punch lists, turnover documentation, lessons-learned reviews, verification of corrective actions, and project EHS sign-off. The position also follows established EHS policies, procedures, training, and team-involvement activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

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, initiative, basic business acumen, and the ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and act on information in varied and unpredictable workplace conditions.
Ability to influence and collaborate with a team using communication, engagement, listening, and change-support skills.
Mentoring skills to develop management team members’ capability related to EHS matters.
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, with most time spent in the field.
Consistent attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review concept packages and support development of construction documents with Project Teams and Facility Management.
Coordinate contractor prequalification and evaluate contractor performance against established EHS protocols.
Participate in pre-construction meetings, communicate UO EHS Contractor Safety expectations, and conduct contractor safety orientations.
Evaluate EHS logistics with general contractors, vendors, and Project Teams, including site access, insurance, contractor safety requirements, and project-specific expectations.
Review design submittals and documents for EHS impacts, corporate standards, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate input from EHS subject matter experts and communicate recommendations to project stakeholders.
Evaluate existing facility conditions and operational impacts to identify EHS concerns for design consideration.
Participate in design reviews and progress meetings.
Support the UO EHS 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 about project schedules, change management, high-risk work, and construction safety requirements.
Develop and track punch-list items related to EHS compliance concerns.
Assist with incident investigations, concern reports, corrective actions, and emergent EHS issues.
Provide technical guidance to Project Teams and contractors throughout 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 discussions, and assist with EHS sign-off and turnover documentation.
Verify completion of corrective actions and project EHS requirements before project closure.
Participate in EHS responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.