Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Certified Site Safety of NY LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

In-person field role

Job summary

Certified Site Safety of NY LLC is seeking a qualified Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) to support mechanical and infrastructure construction projects throughout the NYC area. This role ensures field activities comply with contract requirements and regulatory standards, serving as the on-site safety authority and maintaining documentation for compliance and project performance.

The EHSO will oversee daily operations, enforce EHS protocols, perform site inspections, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene required.
• Minimum 2+ years of environmental health and safety compliance NYC DEP/BEDC project experience preferred.
• Professional Certification (Required): CSP, CIH, or CHST.

Responsibilities

• Field Oversight: daily site inspections for contractor safety compliance and specs.
• Reporting & Documentation: prepare Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs) with workforce, work performed, and quantities for payment verification.
• Financial Oversight: review Time & Material records for cost transparency.
• Project Tracking: monitor progress using e-Builder or similar systems.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaison between project owners, contractors, utilities, and regulators.
• Safety Leadership: enforce site safety requirements and environmental regulations to promote zero-incident culture.

Skills

Technical writing

Safety inspections

Regulatory compliance

Field coordination

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene

Tools

e-Builder

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) Location: NYC Area (In-Person) Pay: $55.00 – $67.00 per hour (based on experience) Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) to support mechanical and infrastructure construction projects throughout the NYC area. This role is responsible for ensuring all field activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards.

As the on-site safety authority, you will oversee daily operations, enforce EHS protocols, and maintain accurate documentation to support both compliance and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

Field Oversight: Conduct daily site inspections to ensure contractor compliance with approved plans, safety regulations, and technical specifications

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs), including workforce, work performed, and quantities for payment verification

Financial Oversight: Review and maintain accurate Time & Material (T&M) records to ensure cost transparency and accountability

Project Tracking: Utilize e-Builder or similar systems to monitor progress, maintain records, and support project controls

Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a liaison between project owners, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies

Safety Leadership: Enforce site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, and EHS protocols to promote a zero-incident culture

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance NYC DEP/BEDC project experience strongly preferred

Professional Certification (Required): Must hold at least one: CSP, CIH, or CHST

Required Training & Credentials:

OSHA 30-Hour (completed within the last 5 years)

40-Hour HAZWOPER

NYC DOB 4-Hour Supported Scaffold

BEDC EHS Standards & Spills Training

Confined Space Entry

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)

DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management

Technical Skills: Strong technical writing and reporting capabilities Solid understanding of NYC construction codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance standards

Why Join Us?

Competitive Compensation: $55–$67 per hour based on experience and certifications

Meaningful Work: Support critical infrastructure and environmental projects across NYC

Stability: Long-term project opportunities in a high-demand sector

Work-Life Balance: Accruable Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Growth: Work within a safety-focused, compliance-driven environment

Work Environment

This is a fully in-person field role requiring regular site presence across active construction environments in the NYC area.