Environmental Safety Manager

Job Title: Environmental Safety Manager

Job Description

The Environmental Safety Manager provides program-level health and safety oversight for federal environmental projects, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and related regulations. This role develops and manages safety programs and site-specific Health and Safety Plans, supports emergency and rapid-response operations, and drives continuous improvement of environmental health and safety performance across multiple contractors and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor health and safety programs under federal contract requirements for agencies such as EPA, USACE, or similar organizations.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910.120, across all assigned projects and activities.

• Monitor, audit, and enforce safety compliance across multiple projects, contractors, and operational settings.

• Develop, review, and approve site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) to address unique hazards and operational conditions.

• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support consistent, compliant safety practices across the program.

• Support ongoing program-level safety documentation efforts, including reports, plans, and regulatory records.

• Develop safety plans for emergency response situations on short notice, ensuring alignment with regulatory and client requirements.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support 24/7 program coverage and provide timely safety oversight.

• Provide rapid turnaround on safety documentation during environmental incidents and rapid-response activities.

• Coordinate closely with response teams to ensure safe execution of work during emergency and incident response operations.

• Apply knowledge of health and safety law and environmental regulations to guide decision-making and risk management.

• Lead or support safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, verify compliance, and drive corrective actions.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high safety, compliance, and documentation standards.

• Collaborate with federal program stakeholders, project teams, and contractors to promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

• Support environmental remediation and related operations by integrating EHS requirements into project planning and execution.

• Utilize safety management systems to monitor performance, implement improvements, and sustain effective EHS programs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, or a related field.

• 14+ years of environmental health and safety experience.

• Experience supporting federal programs such as EPA, USACE, or similar agencies.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910.120.

• Strong knowledge of EPA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

• Proven experience developing and managing safety programs and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

• Experience with environmental health and safety (EHS), including assessment and control of environmental hazards.

• Experience with safety management systems and continuous improvement of EHS programs.

• Experience in environmental health, including assessment and control of environmental hazards.

• Experience in environmental remediation and related field operations.

• Experience in emergency response or rapid-response programs, including development of safety plans under tight timelines.

• Familiarity with NIOSH, ASTM, and related standards and guidance.

• OSHA 30-hour training or equivalent OSHA safety training experience.

• OSHA 500 or similar advanced OSHA training credentials.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

• Strong understanding of health and safety law and its application to environmental and industrial operations.

• Proficiency in conducting safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting federal environmental programs and contracts.

• Experience coordinating with multiple contractors and project teams across diverse project sites.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and tracking safety deliverables.

• Ability to develop clear, concise safety documentation and communicate requirements effectively.

• Experience supporting environmental response operations and complex environmental projects.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with federal stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

• Comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environments that require rapid response and decision-making.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role based in Edison, NJ, supporting a program environment that operates on a 24/7 basis. The position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule to provide safety oversight and rapid response to incidents at any time. The Environmental Safety Manager works closely with multiple contractors, project teams, and federal program stakeholders, often coordinating activities across various project sites and operational settings. The role involves a mix of office-based work—such as planning, documentation, communication, and review of safety programs—and interaction with field and response teams during audits, incident support, and emergency response planning. The work environment emphasizes strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ASTM, and related standards, a strong safety culture, and timely, accurate safety documentation to support complex environmental and response operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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