Safety, Health & Environment Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

16h•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager for an onsite position based in Brooklyn, New York. The role oversees construction management environmental, health, and safety activities, including implementation of EHS plans, contractor compliance, site reporting, incident response, and emergency preparedness. The manager directly supervises and develops assigned personnel, coordinates staffing and workload, and works collaboratively with the client’s operations team and project stakeholders. The position reviews contractor EHS documentation and plans, supports job hazard analyses and training, conducts frequent site visits, facilitates weekly EHS meetings, and monitors contractor and site EHS representative performance. It also oversees monthly status reporting and performance trend analysis, emergency action plans and drills, and required annual EHS reports. AECOM does not offer relocation assistance or US employment authorization sponsorship for this role. The position is a current vacancy that AECOM intends to fill by January 22, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (BA/BS), plus 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
At least 3 years of personnel management experience.
Incident investigation training.
Previous experience working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP).

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, leadership, and mentorship to assigned personnel, including setting performance expectations, conducting performance evaluations, identifying training needs, and supporting professional development.
Oversee personnel assignments, workload distribution, and staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage and effective resource utilization.
Ensure implementation of AECOM’s Construction Manager’s EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP).
Supervise and actively manage onsite CM EHS staff.
Build a collaborative relationship with the client’s Operations team to manage safety, health, and environmental aspects of construction activities.
Support the Construction Manager in preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with client standards.
Support training for CM staff, including new employee and visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training.
Review contractor EHS submittals, including EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, hazardous materials management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil reuse plans, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the contractor’s EHS Representative and other project management personnel.
Conduct frequent construction site visits.
Track and monitor contractor compliance with EHASPs and JHAs.
Monitor site EHS Representatives’ performance, including reviewing daily reports and whether EHS issues are adequately addressed.
Submit daily reports on contractor work areas and document non-compliance with contractor EHASPs and JHAs.
Review contractor incident reports, participate in construction incident meetings, and verify implementation of required corrective actions.
Oversee EHS monthly status reports and metrics, and prepare monthly trend analyses of contractor EHS performance.
Oversee site Emergency Action Plans and drills in coordination with client staff.
Review and manage EHS annual reports, including EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, and Confined Space reports.