Safety, Health & Environment Specialist IV

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for Senior Construction Safety Professionals in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, the person will be working at a client’s site full-time and act as an owner's representative at local utility construction sites. As the owner's representative and along with the construction general contractor, this person will review and collaborate on their safety programs to promote a culture of safety across the sites.

The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Monitor and advise on client’s EHS culture and support implementation of EHS procedures and regulatory requirements at the site.

• Conduct daily EHS inspections of construction site(s) to identify health and safety risks or areas of non-compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, contractor safety plans, and other related health and safety requirements.

• Review conformance with contractor hazard analyses and assess whether additional controls are needed to eliminate exposure or reduce the risk of incident or injury.

• Prioritize inspections and assessments associated with high-risk work activities.

• Maintain site postings and worker awareness of owner’s code of conduct, code of ethics, and policies.

• Identify areas of concern or non-compliance; provide recommendations to owners’ Project Managers and Safety & Security to verify approved process changes are accepted and implemented.

• Review contractor safety plans and corresponding hazard analyses.

• Review health and safety records, documentation of personnel training and certification, equipment certification, and health and safety metrics.

• Attend construction project meetings, such as kick-off and progress meetings, to represent owners’ safety & security.

• Respond to incidents and participate in investigations; review corresponding corrective actions and provide feedback or subject matter expertise as necessary.

• Provide Health & Safety and Security training to contractor staff prior to the start of work (typically every Monday).

• Complete Safety and Compliance Reviews (SCR) in owners’ contractor management system and review contractor submissions as requested.

• Report compliance findings as soon as possible to the contractor’s EHS Manager.

• A minimum of 60% of working hours shall be in the field engaging, coaching, walking.

• May need to travel to multiple project locations, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in safety or related field +6 years of construction safety or related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Safety Certification and familiar with 29 CFR 1926

• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of health and safety (OSHA 1926) regulations combined with basic environmental requirements for construction sites.

• Environmental, Health & Safety credential from a board-certified organization (i.e. CSP, ASP, CHMM, CHST) preferred.

• OSHA Outreach 10-Hour Training in Construction.

• Physically able to conduct routine field inspections and prolonged periods of walking or standing. Inspections may need to be conducted in inclement weather and require traversing rough or uneven terrain.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

• Experience overseeing a variety of construction trades

• NFPA 70E Certification

• OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training

• OSHA Authorized Trainer

• Certified Safety Professional or similar certifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders

Additional Information

• Typically, be on-site 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend or after-hours coverage may be required

• Relocation is not available for this positoin

• Sponsorship is not available for this positoin.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $95000 to $163000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10159076

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Safety, Health & Environment

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 95000 - USD 163000 - yearly