Remote-Eligible Senior Director, Construction Safety

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director Safety – Integrated Projects at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides leadership on safety and health matters across construction site teams. The role oversees SAS2 contracts and other projects, driving incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety initiatives across field operations.

Key duties include training development, field audits, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Safety Engineering/Management or related fields.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on safety and health matters to construction site management teams.
• Oversee SAS2 and other project contracts from Safety Oversight.
• Manage post-incident investigations and action items.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and orientations.
• Maintain detailed safety documentation and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ongoing safety improvements.
• Visit job sites for incident reviews and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with BU Safety Directors and stakeholders.

Skills

Fall protection

Scaffolding

Confined spaces

Cranes/rigging

Material handling

Hazard recognition

Safety coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Safety

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Senior Director Safety – Integrated Projects at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides leadership on safety and health matters across construction site teams. The role oversees SAS2 contracts and other projects, driving incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety initiatives across field operations.

Key duties include training development, field audits, and rigorous documentation.