Environmental | Construction Safety Specialist
About The Position
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Construction & Environmental Safety Specialist / EHS Professional for a full-time, long-term career opportunity in Toms River, NJ. This is not a temporary or contract position. We’re looking for a hands-on safety professional who wants to build a career with CMI while supporting complex environmental remediation, Superfund, hazardous waste, and construction activities. The ideal candidate has strong field experience with HAZWOPER, OSHA construction safety, environmental remediation, air monitoring, direct-reading instruments, contractor safety, and high-risk field operations. IMPORTANT: This is a local position. Travel, per diem, and relocation assistance are not offered. Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance and be able to commute to Toms River, NJ daily.
Requirements
- 3+ years of Construction Safety, Environmental Safety, EHS, or Environmental Remediation experience
- Field experience with Superfund, environmental remediation, hazardous waste, contaminated sites, or similar environmental projects
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and required annual refresher
- 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED
- Hands-on experience operating, bump testing, and calibrating air-monitoring and gas-detection equipment
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER and OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
- Strong hazard recognition, field presence, communication, documentation, coaching, and contractor oversight skills
- Ability to work outdoors, wear required PPE and respiratory protection, and work in active construction and environmental remediation environments
- Ability to commute to Toms River, NJ daily
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Superfund/CERCLA, contaminated soil, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, air monitoring, respiratory protection, Level C PPE, decontamination, HASPs, excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, confined space, emergency response, and contractor safety management.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily Construction Safety and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) oversight
- Support environmental remediation, Superfund/CERCLA, hazardous waste, contaminated-site, and construction operations
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, field observations, and hazard assessments
- Review HASPs, JHAs, JSAs, AHAs, Pre-Task Plans, permits, and contractor safety documentation
- Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER
- Support HAZWOPER operations, site control, exclusion zones, decontamination, PPE, and respiratory protection
- Perform air monitoring, atmospheric testing, and exposure monitoring
- Operate, bump test, and calibrate PID meters, multi-gas meters, O₂/LEL meters, and other direct-reading instruments
- Monitor excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, confined space, fall protection, material handling, and other high-risk work
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, field coaching, and contractor safety oversight
- Support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate EHS documentation, monitoring logs, inspection reports, and safety records
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Annual performance bonuses
- Paid training
- Educational opportunities
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
