Construction EHS Leader: Contractor Compliance Expert

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking an EHS Senior Engineer for Construction and Contractor Compliance to oversee safety across active projects and contractor operations. You will work directly with project teams to ensure adherence to OSHA standards and internal EHS policies.

You will lead reviews, inspections, incident investigations, and training delivery, driving a culture of safety across a multi-contractor environment and coordinating with Facilities and Capital Projects teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience with focus on construction safety and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards and 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Experience conducting construction site inspections, contractor audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience reviewing and approving JHAs, AHAs, and contractor safety plans.
• Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory requirements across all organizational levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication with contractors, project managers, and senior leadership.
• Self-driven with ability to plan and execute with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in active construction environments (outdoor and industrial).

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS oversight for active construction projects and contractor operations across the site.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for all construction and contractor activities across Blue Origin's Florida operations.
• Conduct pre-construction EHS reviews, contractor onboarding, and site-specific safety plan evaluations.
• Perform regular construction site inspections and contractor audits to ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards and applicable Blue Origin EHS requirements.
• Investigate construction-related incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; lead root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Reviewing and approving contractor Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety plans.
• Partner with Project Management, Facilities, and Capital Projects teams to integrate EHS requirements into project planning and execution.
• Tracking and reporting contractor EHS performance metrics including incident rates, inspection findings, and corrective action closure.
• Developing and delivering EHS training to contractors and Blue Origin personnel on construction safety topics.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and applicable Florida state safety regulations.
• Supporting permitting, regulatory agency interactions, and compliance reporting related to construction activities.
• Maintaining current knowledge of regulatory changes and updating internal programs and procedures accordingly.
• Supporting enterprise EHS initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.

Skills

EHS experience

Construction safety

Contractor management

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Health & Safety/Engineering

Tools

EHS software platforms

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking an EHS Senior Engineer for Construction and Contractor Compliance to oversee safety across active projects and contractor operations. You will work directly with project teams to ensure adherence to OSHA standards and internal EHS policies.

You will lead reviews, inspections, incident investigations, and training delivery, driving a culture of safety across a multi-contractor environment and coordinating with Facilities and Capital Projects teams.