Assistant Manager, EHS - Construction

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

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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 for Project Teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout project development, design, construction, and closeout. Work includes contractor prequalification, construction safety oversight, design reviews, inspections, incident response, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. The position collaborates with EHS peer teams and subject matter experts to identify hazards, evaluate risks, implement controls, support safe project execution, and foster a positive safety culture aligned with organizational objectives. The role coordinates across multiple departments and clients throughout the property, working in complex and changing contexts within established standards. It involves substantial field work and may require varied hours and days. The position also requires consistent attendance and participation in established EHS policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.

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, basic business acumen, and the ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and act on information in 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.
Mentoring skills to develop management team members’ capability in 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 of the time spent in the field.
Consistent attendance.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 preferred.

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 and communicate UO EHS Contractor Safety expectations to contractors and Project Teams.
Conduct contractor safety orientations and evaluate EHS logistics, including site access, insurance, contractor safety requirements, and project-specific expectations.
Support Project Managers and Facility Management in reviewing design submittals that affect EHS programs and operational safety.
Review design documents for corporate standards and regulatory compliance, coordinate EHS subject matter expert input, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
Evaluate existing facility conditions and operational impacts to identify EHS concerns for design consideration.
Participate in design review and progress meetings to support safe and compliant project outcomes.
Support implementation of 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 with contractors, vendors, Project Teams, and EHS business lines.
Develop and track punch list items related to EHS compliance concerns.
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 completion of EHS punch lists and facility closeout activities, and participate in post-mortem reviews and lessons-learned discussions.
Assist in preparing documentation for EHS project sign-off and turnover activities.
Verify corrective actions and project EHS requirements are complete before project closure.
Follow established UO EHS policies, procedures, and training and participate in team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.