Environmental Health & Safety Manager

techno electric & engineering co. ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)-retirement savings plan

Health, dental, life, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Bonus incentives

Professional growth

Job summary

techno electric & engineering co. ltd. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager for infrastructure projects in New York City. This role involves overseeing daily safety performance, compliance with regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture among project teams and contractors.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate from $60 to $90, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental health and safety experience in construction.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Familiarity with high-risk activities like confined space entry and excavation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety leadership on construction activities.
• Monitor compliance with project safety requirements.
• Perform site inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Construction safety practices

OSHA regulations

Hazard mitigation techniques

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Safety documentation

Safety evaluation tools

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Techno is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety performance on a large-scale infrastructure improvement program at an active treatment and operations facility in New York City.

This role requires a field-focused safety professional who can effectively balance construction activities within an operating environment while promoting a proactive safety culture. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for project teams, contractors, and client representatives, helping ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide daily safety leadership and oversight for ongoing construction activities within an active industrial facility.
• Monitor field operations to verify compliance with project safety requirements, environmental controls, permits, and regulatory obligations.
• Perform site inspections, safety evaluations, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Review work plans, activity hazard analyses, permits, and task‑specific safety documentation prior to construction activities.
• Work closely with contractors, supervisors, and project stakeholders to reinforce safe work practices and maintain compliance expectations.
• Lead incident investigations, near‑miss reviews, and corrective action implementation efforts.
• Facilitate safety meetings, new worker orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training sessions.
• Track safety metrics and prepare reports documenting inspections, observations, incidents, and corrective measures.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and participate in drills and response exercises.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety awareness, accountability, and workforce engagement.
• Serve as a visible safety leader in the field, helping foster a culture where safety remains a core project value.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental health and safety experience supporting construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and hazard mitigation techniques.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, industrial, water, wastewater, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Familiarity with high‑risk activities such as confined space entry, excavation, mechanical construction, energized systems, and heavy equipment operations.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed documentation and compliance records.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site within an active construction and operational environment.
• Experience working on projects involving treatment facilities, utility infrastructure, process systems, or industrial operations.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, CIH, ASP, or equivalent are beneficial.

We offer a competitive salary in the range of $60 to $90 per hour and a robust benefits package.

• Competitive salary
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA/Transit benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Professional growth
• Potential profit‑sharing opportunities

Techno ensures that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.