Safety and Health Specialist

Safety & Health Specialist II

In this role, you will oversee and enforce Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance across construction projects, ensuring contractor adherence to EHS programs, site‑specific safety plans, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel across five locations in the Hudson Valley, NY Area.

• Familiarity with working alongside multiple contractors, understanding BEDC safety requirements for general and electrical contracts.
• Enforce EHS compliance and have authority to stop work when imminent risks are identified.
• Monitor contractor adherence to EHASPs, JHAs, and contract safety requirements.
• Provide and oversee a qualified EHS Officer to manage daily safety operations.
• Review and approve EHS submittals including safety plans, hazard analyses, incident reports, and environmental management plans.
• Conduct daily site inspections and document/report non‑compliance.
• Track and manage corrective actions, near misses, incidents, and safety performance metrics.
• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analyses.
• Submit daily, monthly, and annual EHS reports and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., hazardous waste, EPCRA, confined space).
• Support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
• Coordinate third‑party air monitoring for asbestos abatement as needed.
• Assist in developing site‑specific safety plans/programs, Job Hazard Analyses, and other administrative functions.
• Maintain knowledge of SH&E regulatory codes and support SH&E training as required.
• Utilize company SH&E websites, processes, and procedures such as the incident reporting system, Work Care, and other SH&E policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience in construction EHS management.
• Strong knowledge of EHASPs, JHAs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead safety oversight, reporting, and incident investigations.
• Relevant EHS certifications and completion of required EHS training programs.
• Certification in one or more SH&E fields (e.g., CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CHST, STS).
• Previous SH&E work experience with construction, DOT, oil and gas, and/or engineering firms.

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Safety Health and Environment field.
• Certification in one or more SH&E fields such as CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CHST, GSP, or equivalent project/program management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Team‑oriented with proven oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

White Plains, Goshen, Newburgh, Nanuet, Wappingers Falls, NY: $102,550 – $146,500. Primary location:
White Plains; other locations include Goshen, Nanuet, Wappingers Falls, and Newburgh.

Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.