CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System seeks a Construction Safety Manager to lead and coordinate safety across all construction projects. You will implement robust safety programs, oversee incident investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA, TJC, EPA, CMS and other regulatory standards across multiple Montefiore campuses.

The role demands strong leadership, training delivery capabilities, and collaboration with project managers, contractors, and departmental leadership to sustain safe construction

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, healthcare compliance, or a related field.
• Expertise in investigations, delivering safety training, and OSHA regulations and TJC standards.
• Preferred OSHA Outreach Instructor certification (general industry or construction) and CHST or CSP.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains comprehensive construction safety programs across Montefiore Health System facilities.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations including OSHA, TJC, EPA, CMS, DEC, FDNY, DOH, DOT and DEP.
• Lead investigations into construction-related incidents and drive continuous improvement.
• Develops, delivers, and coordinates targeted safety training for staff and contractors.
• Collaborates with project managers, contractors, and leadership to integrate safety into all construction phases.

Skills

Investigations

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Training design

Education

Masters degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

FAC - EHS Safety Administration

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:

8:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Pay Range:

$92,000.00-$115,000.00

In coordination with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Construction Safety Manager implements and maintains comprehensive safety programs focused on fire safety, life safety, hazardous material compliance, workplace safety, and construction safety. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all construction projects across Montefiore Health System (MHS), including facilities such as MMC (Moses, Wakefield, Weiler, Hutchinson, and Westchester Square Campuses), MMV and MNR, Montefiore Nyack, and Montefiore St. Luke’s (Newburgh and Cornwall Campuses), adhere to applicable safety regulations and policies. The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to those from OSHA, TJC, EPA, CMS, DEC, FDNY, DOH, DOT, and DEP. This role focuses on proactive risk identification and mitigation to maintain safe construction environments while supporting the operational needs of the healthcare system. As the lead for construction safety, the manager collaborates closely with project managers, contractors, and departmental leadership to ensure a seamless integration of safety protocols into all phases of construction. They will develop and deliver targeted training, coordinate safety inspections, and lead investigations into construction-related incidents to drive continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree inOccupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field is required Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, healthcare compliance, or a related field required Expertise in conducting investigations, delivering safety training, and comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and other relevant regulatory requirements is essential. Preferred certifications include OSHA Outreach Instructor for general industry or construction and additional safety credentials such as CHST or CSP. Possesses strong regulatory compliance expertise, including the ability to evaluate information and ensure construction activities meet all safety and regulatory standards. Excels in independent investigations and systems analysis, identifying key performance indicators and implementing improvements. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for effectively conveying safety protocols and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated leadership in designing and delivering engaging, audience-specific training programs

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.