Field EHS Specialist — Construction Safety & Compliance

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to verify compliance with health and safety plans, prepare site-specific health and safety plans, and conduct regular site visits to ensure plan implementation.

The role includes developing and improving safety and environmental programs, leading safety reviews, and advising management as field conditions evolve. Travel 10-50% to job sites and collaborate with project teams to uphold a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
• Minimum 5 years in construction applying Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and systems per OSHA/state/local regulations.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate safety program activities; build a strong safety culture.
• Develop and enforce safety management systems compliant with OSHA regulations.
• Conduct on-site safety and environmental reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and program improvements.
• Perform accident/incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Organize and maintain environmental and safety records per regulatory requirements.
• Oversee activities involving Environmental, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene programs, permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Provide safety and health support to project teams.
• Maintain visible field presence on projects.
• Participate in safety planning with project teams; lead monthly safety meetings as needed.
• Identify and address EHS concerns, hazards, exposures, and unsafe practices.
• Perform other duties per the direction of the EHS Manager/Director.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel 10-50%

Independent and team

Safety culture leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in safety-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to verify compliance with health and safety plans, prepare site-specific health and safety plans, and conduct regular site visits to ensure plan implementation.

The role includes developing and improving safety and environmental programs, leading safety reviews, and advising management as field conditions evolve. Travel 10-50% to job sites and collaborate with project teams to uphold a robust safety culture.