NYC DOB Licensed Site Safety Manager

Mega Contracting Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mega Contracting Group in NYC is seeking a full-time Site Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs on construction sites across the NYC metropolitan area.

You will ensure compliance with OSHA, state and local regulations, conduct safety training, perform inspections, and investigate incidents. You will coordinate with subcontractors and project teams, reporting to the Safety Director and aligning with site operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYC DOB Site Safety Manager license.
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness S56.
• Experience on major building construction projects.
• Ability to train on-site personnel and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations and company standards.
• Conduct safety training and daily site inspections.
• Review designs and plans for safety implications and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety activities with the Construction Superintendent and report to the Safety Director.

Skills

Safety training

Site safety

English fluency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

DOB Site Safety Manager License

FDNY Certificate S56

Job description

Mega Contracting Group provides top-tier General Contracting, Construction Management, and Property Development services for residential, commercial, institutional, public buildings in the New York City metropolitan area.

Over the last 35 years, the company has completed thousands of residential housing units and numerous new construction and rehabilitation projects. Mega Contracting has built a strong reputation based on the expertise and commitment of its team members and trusted construction partners.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a NYC DOB Licensed Site Safety Manager located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Site Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, conducting safety training, and implementing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols. Additional duties include conducting accident investigations, identifying workplace hazards, and working closely with project teams to maintain a safe work environment.

• This position will report directly to the Safety Director
• Implement and enforce applicable construction site safety programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, laws as well as and our companies more stringent standards.
• Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices. Review all construction/engineering designs and plans.
• Ensure our subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to system safety compliance:
• fire/ life safety
• safety training
• required safety certification
• emergency procedures, plans and drills
• any other environmental safety/risk management compliance.
• Safety/security implications related to ongoing operations.
• Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of operational safety readiness.
• Coordination of Safety related items with the Construction Superintendent
• Familiarity with and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.
• This position requires the ability early morning (A.M.) and late shift (P.M.) work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Site Safety Manager or Coordinator License
• A valid FDNY Certificate of Fitness S56
• Past experience and/or familiarity with major building construction development projects.
• Competent to instruct and provide training/instruction on-site personnel as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Preferred

• NYC DOB licensed Construction Superintendent
• Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course