Safety Manager - Transportation Operating Group

STV, Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Safety Manager to enhance safety protocols across diverse projects. This role involves strategic planning, program support, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety management, particularly in the transportation sector, and will play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety. With a focus on collaboration and proactive planning, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on project success while working in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in safety practices.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of safety experience in the industry, preferably in bridge, rail, and tunnel.
• OSHA 30-hr Construction Safety Training required; OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety support across management levels and integrate safety into project phases.
• Coordinate safety resources for site surveys and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety Management

Strategic Planning

Program Development

Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

CHST or ASP designation

Tools

OSHA Standards

HSE Management Systems

Job description

STV is seeking a Safety Manager to support our Transportation Northeast Region Operating Group. This position is designated as onsite (5 days a week/in-office) and will be located at our client site in New York, NY.

This role reports to the Senior Safety Manager of the Transportation Northeast Region Operating Group and involves providing safety support across all management levels, integrating safety and health into all project phases, from design to jobsite management. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, program support, and staffing safety resources to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and compliant with regulations and quality standards. The candidate must proactively plan to improve efficiency, anticipate issues, and meet the operating group's support needs.

The position requires interaction with leadership to implement the STV HSE program across multiple projects and offices. Responsibilities include coordinating safety resources for regular site surveys, evaluating physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations, and compliance with safety standards. The role also involves interfacing with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and safety professionals to ensure adherence to safety standards, review safety requirements in contracts, and support pre-construction safety planning.

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Support strategic planning, program development, enforcement, safety staffing, and budgeting
• Apply STV's policies and procedures to promote safety and health programs
• Monitor compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and standards
• Audit the HSE Management system
• Participate in injury and incident investigations, maintaining records and reports
• Support program evaluation and improvement
• Develop and implement safety procedures in collaboration with project teams
• Work collaboratively with safety team members
• Provide safety training and monitor compliance with training requirements
• Attend contractors' pre-construction and project meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel regionally as needed

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, with a CHST, ASP or CHST designation, and 7-10 years of safety experience in the industry. Bridge, rail, and tunnel experience is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years as an EH&S inspector in the Water Supply or Wastewater Sector
• OSHA 30-hr Construction Safety Training is required
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is preferred
• Experience with transit systems, subway rail systems, or regional railroads is preferred

Compensation Range: $82,265.06 - $109,686.74

We encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion. Your unique background might make you the perfect fit for this or other roles.

STV offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k), retirement counseling, paid time off, holidays, backup dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and support for professional licensure and memberships.

Note: The listed pay range is a good-faith estimate. Final salary may vary based on factors such as location, education, experience, and certifications.