Safety, Health & Environment Specialist IV

AECOM•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a construction safety professional to serve as the client’s owner’s representative at construction sites on a large data center campus in Salisbury, Maryland. The role works full-time at the client’s sites, reviewing, reporting on, escalating, and collaborating on site safety programs and environmental compliance plans to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance. At least 60% of working hours are spent in the field engaging, coaching, and walking; travel to multiple local project locations may be requested. The specialist monitors and advises on the client’s EHS culture, supports implementation of procedures and regulatory requirements, and independently develops and maintains safety and health programs. The role may supervise personnel, administer EHS programs on complex projects, or lead EHS specialists and support personnel. It provides technical leadership and functional guidance to enforce regulatory standards and quality-control procedures. The position involves advising contractors and reviewing their environmental health and safety plans and hazard assessments; identifying corrective actions and opportunities for improvement; tracking contractor EHS performance, metrics, incidents, trends, and environmental responsibilities; and communicating timely information to the construction management team. The specialist participates in site and contractor meetings, conducts field audits and site safety walks, investigates accidents and workplace hazards, prepares reports for government agencies and client stakeholders, supports construction environmental programs, and develops or delivers EHS training. The role also supports global construction EHS programs and initiatives, including localization where needed. A bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience, or equivalent education and experience, are required. Construction safety or related experience, environmental compliance experience, a valid driver’s license, passing AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review, and U.S. citizenship are also required. Relocation and sponsorship are not available. AECOM benefits may vary by employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leaves, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience in construction safety or a related field.
Experience in environmental compliance and industry standards.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of experience in construction safety.
Data center construction or operations experience.
Experience overseeing a variety of construction trades.
NFPA 70E certification.
OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training.
OSHA Authorized Trainer qualification.
Certified Safety Professional or similar certification.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Monitor and advise on the client’s EHS culture and support implementation of EHS procedures and regulatory requirements at the site.
Independently develop, implement, and maintain safety and health programs, systems, and procedures to reduce risk and exposure.
Supervise personnel engaged in EHS functions and oversee personnel monitoring and preventing worksite hazards and diseases.
Work with contractors to identify and implement corrective actions for deficiencies or issues.
Review contractor Environmental Health and Safety Plans for conformance with owner requirements and local regulations.
Serve as a liaison with resident contract agency representatives and other agencies involved in EHS activities.
Provide the construction management team with current, accurate, and timely information on contractor EHS performance, KPIs, trends, incident management, environmental monitoring and responsibilities, and other metrics.
Represent the client’s Construction EHS Team at essential meetings, including contractor all-hands meetings, stand-downs, orientations, safety committees, EHS lead meetings, activity briefings, and coordination meetings.
Draft reports for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as client stakeholders.
Keep informed of existing and proposed occupational health and safety regulation changes.
Assist in developing and delivering basic EHS training and communicate prevention and compliance programs to employees.
Communicate incidents to local and area leadership as required.
Support construction environmental programs, including waste management, stormwater management and plans, spill prevention and control plans, and air permitting requirements.
Conduct site safety walks with contractor management representatives as needed.
Evaluate contractor hazard assessments, including RAMS, JHAs, ARTs, and PTPs, and communicate improvement opportunities.
Create, validate, and communicate lessons learned through Significant Events and Significant Potential Events with trade partners.
Advise the client, general contractor, and trade partners on applicable client EHS requirements and contractual exhibits.
Recommend improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazards.
Build a collaborative relationship with the client’s operations team to manage EHS aspects of construction activities.
Attend and facilitate client-specific training, campaigns, and initiatives as requested; prepare and provide site-specific construction health and safety training as requested.
Support the global construction EHS team in developing, reviewing, and executing programs and initiatives, including localization as needed.
Conduct topic-specific field audits, document verification, and personal interviews as needed.
Provide technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are enforced and quality-control procedures monitor regulatory compliance.
Investigate accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning workplace hazards.
Spend at least 60% of working hours in the field engaging, coaching, and walking; travel to multiple local project locations may be requested.

Benefits

Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
Paid time off and leaves of absence.
Voluntary benefits and perks.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Training and development programs.