Construction Safety Specialist

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

IEI University

Professional development program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) seeks an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a major capital program for the Port Authority of NY & NJ. This field-based role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and agency reps to ensure safety programs meet regulatory requirements on active construction sites.

The role emphasizes site audits, incident investigations, and proactive safety culture, with on-site work and potential extended hours based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of construction safety experience on active sites.
• Must hold OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification and SST card.
• CHST or similar credential preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field preferred.
• Ability to navigate OSHA, NYC DOB, FDNY, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, drawings, and safety plans for compliance with regulations.
• Monitor construction activities to identify hazards and ensure safety program alignment.
• Conduct site safety audits and inspections across active projects.
• Prepare daily safety reports with observations and corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; perform root-cause analyses.

Skills

On-site safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Stakeholder management

Strong written/verbal communication

Contractor safety monitoring

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification

CHST certification

Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety tracking software

Job description

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI)is looking for an experiencedConstruction Safety Specialistto join our team and support a major capital construction program for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

In this field-based role, you will work closely with project teams, contractors, Port Authority representatives, and other stakeholders to help ensure construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety, fire, and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in monitoring active construction operations, identifying and addressing potential hazards, documenting safety findings, and supporting a strong culture of safety across complex infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being on-site, collaborating with diverse project partners, and making a direct impact on the safe delivery of high-profile capital construction work. Join us as we continue to build a company based onIntegrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity.

What You’ll Do

• Review contracts, drawings, health and safety plans, and project documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Monitor contractor work operations, equipment, and construction practices to identify hazards and confirm alignment with approved safety programs, job hazard analyses, contract documents, and accepted safety procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive site safety audits and inspections across active construction projects.
• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYC Department of Buildings, local laws, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare daily safety reports that include photos, observations, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; conduct root-cause analysis; and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare preliminary information reports related to accident and incident investigations.
• Partner with Port Authority Resident Engineers, agency safety representatives, integrity monitors, contractors, insurance representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety programs and provide technical recommendations based on findings.

What You’ll Need

• At least five (5) years of construction safety experience, including accident prevention and incident investigation on active construction sites.
• Valid NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in building construction, heavy civil work, and major capital construction projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards, NYC DOB requirements, FDNY requirements, local laws, and other applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident investigation and reporting, root-cause analysis, and job hazard analysis.
• Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC and New Jersey fire codes, and FDNY operations and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time-management, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety-related tracking or documentation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST certification or another recognized construction safety credential.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Construction Management, or a related safety field.
• Experience supporting OCIP or CCIP projects.
• Previous Port Authority project experience.

Work Environment and Requirements

This is a field-based role requiring work at active construction sites. Candidates must be able to safely navigate large, active, and dynamic construction environments, including walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Evening, extended-hour, overtime, rotating-shift, weekend, and holiday work may be required based on project needs.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and fingerprint-based criminal history records check to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) credential, where applicable.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Program
• 401(k) Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• IEI University
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and use hands to fingers. This job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust and focus including looking at computer screens, office equipment, and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones, tablets, etc., and typing on keyboards and repetitive hand and arm movements. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and grasp using hands and fingers for small objects; bend at the waist and/or stoop or kneel. The employee may lift and/or move between 20 to 50 pounds.