Safety Compliance Manager Construction

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (medical, dental, and

Retirement plan (401k)

Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and

Paid time off

Company bonus program

Family leave

Disability insurance (short-term &

Training and development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Safety Compliance Manager in New York to enforce safety policies and coordinate across project teams. You will work with executives to ensure consistent safety standards and develop a centralized system for safety information on the company server.

The role requires NYC construction safety expertise, OSHA/NYS regulations knowledge, and strong communication skills, with opportunities to influence safety practices and training across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant safety experience in NYC building construction.
• Technical, undergraduate or master's degree in safety or a related field preferred but not required.
• NYC DOB SSC or SSM license preferred but not required.
• 32-hour suspended scaffold training and 32-hour supported scaffold training preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NYC DOB, NYC DEP, DOT, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Safety Team and project teams to enforce company safety policies.
• Work with Project Executives to ensure safety standards are consistent across all projects and increase accountability.
• Develop a standardized system of relevant safety information on the company server, to be used as a resource for project teams.
• Participate in the safety pre-planning process and suggest ways to improve processes to be implemented across the company.
• Collect, organize, and distribute relevant safety information and metrics to the company.
• Assist with subcontractor safety history during the selection process with project teams.
• Keep up to date on all new requirements from agencies and ensure that they are distributed throughout the company.
• Track lessons learned from incidents or near-miss investigations. Share knowledge and policy changes with operations staff.
• Review assigned projects for specific safety concerns and establish a clear approach before trades are purchased.
• Maintain communication with Project Managers about upcoming buys.
• Review and monitor insurance company recommendations through its web-based system.
• Establish safety plans to address recommendations and prevent repeat issues.
• Review and update startup checklists for Superintendents and trades with the project team.
• Attend safety pre-mobilization meetings with all trades.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with Superintendent and Trade Foreman for high-risk activities.
• Maintain communication between the insurance company and Superintendent on assigned projects.

Skills

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

OSHA Standards

Risk Assessment

Construction Management

Jobsite Safety Inspections

Hazard Identification

Accident Prevention

Safety Audits

Safety Planning

Scaffolding Safety

EHS

Project Coordination

Safety Training

Construction Site Management

Insurance Risk Management

CAPA Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Master's degree in safety or related field

Job description

The Safety Compliance Manager's key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Work directly with the Safety Team and project teams to enforce company safety policies.
• Work with Project Executives to ensure safety standards are consistent across all projects and increase accountability.
• Work with the team to develop a standardized system of relevant safety information on the company server, to be used as a resource for project teams.
• Participate in the safety pre-planning process and suggest ways to improve processes to be implemented across the company.
• Collect, organize, and distribute relevant safety information and metrics to the company.
• Assist with subcontractor safety history during the selection process with project teams.
• Keep up to date on all new requirements from agencies and ensure that they are distributed throughout the company.
• Track lessons learned from incidents or near-miss investigations. Work with senior management to ensure this knowledge and any policy changes are shared with all operations staff.
• Review assigned projects for specific safety concerns. Work with the project team to establish a clear approach before trades are purchased and identify items that need to be included in the scopes of work.
• Maintain communication with Project Managers about upcoming buys.
• Review and monitor recommendations issued by the insurance company through its web-based system.
• Work with the Safety Team to establish specific safety plans to address recommendations and prevent repeat issues.
• Review and update startup checklists for Superintendents and trades with the project team as required.
• Attend safety pre-mobilization meetings with all trades, especially major and higher-risk trades.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with the Superintendent and Trade Foreman for high-risk activities as they arise and before work begins.
• Maintain thorough communication between the insurance company and Superintendent on assigned projects. Respond to insurance recommendations from site visits in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a safety role working in NYC building construction.
• Technical, undergraduate, or master's degree in safety or a related field preferred, but not required.
• NYC DOB SSC or SSM license preferred, but not required.
• 32-hour suspended scaffold training and 32-hour supported scaffold training preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant safety requirements, including OSHA, NYC DOB, NYC DEP, DOT, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Salary range: $100,000-$150,000. The salary range reflects base salary only, not total compensation. The offered salary will be based on the individual's qualifications and prior work experience.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid time off
• Company bonus program
• Family leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Training and development
• Wellness resources

Desired Skills and Experience

Construction Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, OSHA Standards, Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Construction Management, Jobsite Safety Inspections, Hazard Identification, Accident Prevention, Safety Audits, Safety Program Development, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Compliance, Subcontractor Management, Incident Investigation, Safety Planning, Scaffolding Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Project Coordination, Safety Training, Construction Site Management, Insurance Risk Management, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Safety Documentation and Reporting, OSHA 30-Hour Training, Emergency Response Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Quality Control