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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is seeking a mid-level Safety, Health & Environment Officer to join our New York Metro team. The ideal candidate will support our Water Business Line. This position is on-site, and will require travel to our projects located within metro New York.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing the requirements of AECOM’s Construction Manager’s (CM) EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Support the CM in preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with Client standards
• Support the CM in conducting various training for CM staff including new employee orientations, visitor orientations and Emergency Action Plan training
• Review all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, soil re-use, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plans (SWPPP) to verify comprehensive oversight of all site activities
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction related activity EHS activities.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits
• Track and monitor the Contractor’s compliance with EHASP(s) and JHA(s)
• Track and monitor all site EHSRs’ performance including, but not limited to, reviewing the EHSR’s daily reports and whether EHS issues are being adequately addressed
• Perform and submit daily reports of the Contractors’ Work areas and document non-compliance with the Contractor’s EHASPs and JHAs
• Review Contractor’s incident reports for adequacy, participate in meetings related to construction related incidents, and verify all necessary Contractor corrective actions are implemented
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics. Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor EHS performance
• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with Client staff
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e., EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space)

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• At least 6+ years of relevant EHS field and management experience in construction on water/wastewater facilities
• Valid Driver License, with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of Safety or Engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant EHS field and management experience in construction
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour Preferable)
• Initial and Annual Refresher OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 HAZWOPER
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• Knowledgeable in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 Regulations
• BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour)
• Knowledgeable in use of eBuilder
• Knowledgeable in BEDC SOPs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

This position does not offer relocation assistance

This position does offer sponsorship

Offered rate of compensation (NYC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.