Construction & Environmental Safety Specialist

About the role

Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years. We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. CMI is seeking an experienced Construction & Environmental Safety Specialist / EHS Professional for an environmental remediation and construction project in Bridgewater, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily Construction Safety / Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) oversight
• Support environmental remediation, hazardous waste, and construction activities
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, field observations, and hazard assessments
• Review JHAs, JSAs, AHAs, HASPs, and Pre-Task Plans
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 1926, and 1910.120 HAZWOPER
• Support HAZWOPER operations, site control, decontamination, PPE, and respiratory protection
• Perform air monitoring, atmospheric testing, and exposure monitoring
• Operate, bump test, and calibrate multi-gas meters, PID meters, O₂/LEL meters, and other direct-reading instruments
• Monitor excavation, heavy equipment, confined space, fall protection, and other high-risk activities
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, field coaching, and contractor safety oversight
• Support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, monitoring logs, inspection reports, and safety records

Requirements

• 3+ years of Construction Safety required
• Experience with hazardous waste, contaminated sites, or environmental remediation projects
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and required refresher training
• 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED
• Experience operating, bump testing, and calibrating air-monitoring and gas-detection equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER and OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
• Strong hazard recognition, field safety, communication, documentation, and contractor oversight skills
• Ability to work outdoors, wear required PPE/respiratory protection, and work in active remediation and construction environments

Qualifications

• Experience with Superfund/CERCLA, environmental remediation, contaminated soil, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, air monitoring, PID/multi-gas meters, respiratory protection, decontamination, Level C PPE, HASPs, excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, confined space, and contractor safety management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
• Generous paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Annual performance bonuses
• Paid training and educational opportunities
• Strong focus on career development

Schedule

4+ week assignment in Passaic, NJ.