Field Construction Safety Lead - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

IEI University

Professional Development Program

Opportunity to share ideas

Inclusive environment

Philanthropic Outreach opportunities

Job summary

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) seeks an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a major Port Authority capital program in the Newark area.

This on-site role focuses on hazard identification, safety program compliance, and collaboration with project teams, contractors, and authorities to deliver safe construction outcomes. You will conduct safety audits, prepare daily reports, and lead investigations into incidents, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• At least five years of construction safety experience 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards, NYC DOB requirements, FDNY, local laws and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time-management, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety-related documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, drawings, health and safety plans, and project documentation for compliance.
• Monitor contractor operations to identify hazards and verify safety program alignment.
• Conduct comprehensive site safety audits and inspections across active projects.
• Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYC DOB, local laws, and other regulations.
• Prepare daily safety reports with photos, observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrections.
• Prepare preliminary information reports related to investigations.
• Collaborate with Port Authority personnel, contractors, and stakeholders to improve safety.
• Evaluate contractor safety and fire safety programs and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

SST Card

Driver's license

Construction safety experience

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management

CHST certification

Tools

Safety tracking software

Job description

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) seeks an experienced Construction Safety Specialist to support a major Port Authority capital program in the Newark area.

This on-site role focuses on hazard identification, safety program compliance, and collaboration with project teams, contractors, and authorities to deliver safe construction outcomes. You will conduct safety audits, prepare daily reports, and lead investigations into incidents, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local