EHS Construction Lead — Safety & Compliance

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an EHS professional to provide day-to-day support to construction and capital project teams. You will implement the UO Contractor Safety Program, review designs for safety, lead field inspections, and drive risk controls to protect personnel and assets.

The role collaborates with EHS SMEs, conducts incident investigations, and maintains regulatory compliance while fostering a strong safety culture across project phases.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting inspections, audits, plan reviews, incident investigations, contractor oversight, and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting implementation of contractor safety programs and construction-related EHS standards.
• Direct oversight of EHS management system elements, corrective action programs, performance measurement, compliance verification, and cross-functional coordination.
• Must be an initiative-taker with communication, collaboration and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction activities and communicate EHS expectations to project teams and contractors.
• Assist design reviews for EHS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor safety program implementation during demolition/construction phases and document findings.
• Support project closeout with EHS punch lists, sign-offs, and lessons learned.

Skills

EHS Management

Construction Safety

Inspections

Risk Assessments

Contractor Oversight

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Field Work

MS Office

Incident Reporting Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Incident Tracking Systems

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an EHS professional to provide day-to-day support to construction and capital project teams. You will implement the UO Contractor Safety Program, review designs for safety, lead field inspections, and drive risk controls to protect personnel and assets.

The role collaborates with EHS SMEs, conducts incident investigations, and maintains regulatory compliance while fostering a strong safety culture across project phases.