EHS Construction Safety Lead

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support construction and capital project teams by implementing the UO Contractor Safety Program and EHS standards throughout design, construction and closeout phases.

The role serves as a technical resource for project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders, conducting risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance activities to maintain a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of EHS experience in construction, capital projects or related environments.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, plan reviews, incidents and risk assessments.
• Ability to communicate regulatory requirements and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review concept packages and support development of construction documents with Project Teams and Facility Management.
• Coordinate EHS contractor prequalification and evaluate performance against protocols.
• Conduct contractor safety orientations and communicate EHS expectations to teams.
• Monitor contractor conformance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Document inspections, observations, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and emergent EHS issues.
• Provide proactive technical guidance to Project Teams and contractors; stop work if imminent hazards are identified.
• Support project closeout by verifying completion of EHS requirements.

Skills

EHS program

Regulatory compliance

Contractor oversight

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to support construction and capital project teams by implementing the UO Contractor Safety Program and EHS standards throughout design, construction and closeout phases.

The role serves as a technical resource for project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders, conducting risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance activities to maintain a positive safety culture.