EHS Professional, Real Estate – Construction & Contractor Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer technical EHS support to Real Estate, Facilities, and project teams to guarantee adherence to relevant federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Interpret and relay OSHA, EPA, and company EHS standards to project teams, contractors, and facility management.

• Stay updated on the latest EHS regulations and ensure compliance with Siemens Healthineers standards and directives.

• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance across construction projects, facility operations, and work managed by contractors.

• Collaborate with Real Estate Project Managers and site teams to incorporate EHS requirements into construction and facilities-related initiatives.

• Evaluate project-specific EHS plans to ensure they meet company standards, contractual obligations, and relevant regulations.

• Aid in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of EHS requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support contractor prequalification, onboarding, oversight, and project closeout processes.

• Oversee contractor coordination on active project sites and identify hazards related to contractor activities and multi-employer worksites.

• Perform site inspections, audits, and assessments to assess contractor compliance and safety performance.

• Identify workplace hazards and suggest suitable engineering controls, administrative measures, and personal protective equipment.

• Collaborate with Project and Facility Managers to devise incident prevention strategies and enhance workplace safety.

• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action planning, and documenting lessons learned.

• Ensure that incident reporting adheres to OSHA recordkeeping requirements where applicable.

• Promote compliance with environmental regulations concerning waste management, hazardous materials, spill prevention, and environmental protection.

• Prepare and manage internal and external EHS reporting requirements.

• Analyze EHS performance data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for ongoing improvement.

• Conduct EHS training and awareness initiatives for employees, contractors, and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety supporting construction, facility management, contractor-managed work, or capital projects in a regulated setting.

• Proficient understanding of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), EPA rules, and construction safety practices.

• Experience in conducting site inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.

• Ability to provide technical EHS guidance across various project teams and stakeholders.

• Preferably five or more years of EHS experience in construction, facilities, real estate, manufacturing, laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments.

• Proven experience in managing contractors, including prequalification, onboarding, field oversight, safety documentation review, and follow-up on corrective actions.

• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent construction safety certification are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid parking/public transportation

• Paid time off

• Paid sick and safe time