Manager, EHS Construction

JOB SUMMARY: nResponsible for management and implementation of the UO EHS Contractor Safety Program to include contractor/vendor performance reviews, pre-construction meetings, onsite contractor inspections/audits, technical guidance and acts as a liaison between EHS, Project Teams and the general contractor, design review and construction standardization. Consults with all levels of the Project Teams, to validate designs and construction throughout the project development and build out meet regulation, UPR and Corporate standards. Manages EHS responsibilities on construction sites, which include action planning, incident investigation, risk assessments, safety initiatives, and overall compliance for regulations and established policies and procedures. nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: nnnManage the Construction Specialist to ensure compliance with UO EHS Contractor Safety Program through participation in regular meetings and site inspections of the general contractors with the Project Team documenting the results in weekly inspections or daily observations in Gensuite. Facilitate and maintains effective communication mechanisms between contractors/vendors, project management teams and EHS business lines throughout the project phase regarding project submittals, timelines, plans, construction schedule, and change management to facilitate compliance with regulations and EHS construction specifications. Develop punch lists, incorporating regulatory and corporate compliance items for correction. Support Project Manager with incident investigations, concern reports, and emergent issues relating to EHS compliance. n nnReview concept packages and consult on the development of the construction documents with the Project Teams and Facility Management. Manage EHS contractor pre-qualification process and evaluates contractor against established EHS performance protocols. Participate in pre-construction meetings, communicating UO EHS Contractor Safety expectations to contractors and Project Team. Conduct UO Contractor Orientation in alignment with written program. Evaluate EHS logistics with general contractors, vendors for site/construction, and the Project Teams with regards to site access, insurance, site EHS requirements. n nnConsult with Project Manager and Facility Management to review various design phase submittals which impact EHS programs. Review project design documents for corporate and/or regulatory compliance, coordinates and compiles a list of comments from EHS subject matter experts. Review the existing facility status to evaluate potential issues to be addressed by the design documents. Attend design progress review meetings. n nnManage overall EHS punch list and close out process for the facility. Participate in the overall project post mortem. Prepare documents for review for EHS project sign offs as necessary. n nnUnderstands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. n nnPerforms other duties as assigned. n n nEDUCATION: nnBachelor’s degree required; specifically in an EHS or Construction Management discipline or 5 – 7 years relevant work experience. n nEXPERIENCE: nnn5 - 7 years’ relevant construction/project management experience. n nnExperience with managing Technical staff n nnExperience with plans review and regulatory interpretations n nnor equivalent combination of education and experience. n n nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: nnnRead and determine the applications for both US and International regulations and consensus standards. n nnDemonstrate familiarity with ANSI/ASSE/NFPA/OSHA Management standards and UO Safety Management Systems. n nnAbility to budget, plan and organize processes and teams of people, maintain schedules, develop and communicate summary reports to executive levels of the business. n nnStrong analytical skills necessary to resolve and interpret problems associated with high level risk assessments. n nnUnderstand basic operational concepts related to High Risk Operation, Risk assessments, Contractor Management and Operational Safety. n nnAbility to communicate effectively with business leaders, non-technical staff and members of interdisciplinary staff. n nnMust have excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to compose spreadsheets, written briefings for distribution to all levels. n nnMust have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and ensure compliance with each. n nnMust work well with others and be a self-starter n nnReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. n nnConsistent attendance is a job requirement. n n nYour talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. nUniversal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. 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