CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Construction Safety Manager to lead safety programs for healthcare construction projects across multiple campuses. You will ensure OSHA, TJC, EPA, and other standards are met, conduct investigations, and deliver trainings to project teams and contractors.

The role requires a Master’s in a safety-related field, 5+ years in construction safety, and strong leadership and communication skills to champion proactive risk mitigation across a large health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational 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 investigations, safety training delivery, and comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, TJC standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Preferred certifications include OSHA Outreach Instructor for general industry or construction and CHST/CSP credentials.
• Has regulatory compliance expertise to evaluate information and ensure construction activities meet safety standards.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with ability to identify KPIs and drive improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for conveying safety protocols with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs for construction activities.
• Lead and deliver targeted safety training sessions.
• Coordinate safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and leadership to embed safety into all phases of construction.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Health/Public Health

OSHA Outreach Instructor (General Industry/Construction)

CHST or CSP (preferred)

Tools

OSHA regulations knowledge

TJC standards knowledge

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 in Occupational 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.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore's mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children's Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise.

An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

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