Construction Site Safety Lead - Compliance & Risk

M&J Engineering P.C.; Maywood (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Site Safety Officer to oversee field safety across active project sites in New York. You will ensure compliance with NYS/DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT regulations, conduct inspections, and coordinate with project teams and regulators.

The role emphasizes incident prevention, documentation, and effective communication, requiring strong safety program knowledge and field leadership across multiple sites in the New York area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of experience in construction, environmental, or utility‑related safety.

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Oversight—Monitor daily field activities for compliance with NYS DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT rules.
• Daily Safety Inspections—Conduct and document routine site inspections; identify hazards; verify corrective actions; maintain logs.
• Regulatory Compliance—Ensure adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NYS Industrial Code Rule 23, DEP site protocols, DOT traffic control standards, and project safety requirements.
• Public Safety Management—Implement controls to protect pedestrians, motorists, and the surrounding community; verify DOT specs for barricades and signs.
• Incident Response—Lead initial incident investigations, secure the scene, collect statements, and prepare preliminary reports.
• Training & Coaching—Reinforce safe work practices, conduct toolbox talks, onboard new personnel.
• Documentation & Reporting—Maintain JHAs, permits, inspection forms, corrective action logs, and regulatory notifications.
• Coordination with Agencies—Interface with NYC DEP, DOT inspectors during audits and reviews.
• Contractor Oversight—Verify subcontractor HASP, PPE compliance, and safety standards.
• Emergency Preparedness—Support planning, drills, and response readiness.

Skills

OSHA 1910/1926

NYS DOSH

NYC DEP safety

NYC DOT MPT

HASP

MPT

Permit conditions

Site safety plans

Digital inspections

Communication

Tools

Safety reporting tools

Job description

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Site Safety Officer to oversee field safety across active project sites in New York. You will ensure compliance with NYS/DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT regulations, conduct inspections, and coordinate with project teams and regulators.

The role emphasizes incident prevention, documentation, and effective communication, requiring strong safety program knowledge and field leadership across multiple sites in the New York area.