Safety Engineer

Schimenti Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company seeks an experienced Safety Engineer to support health and safety compliance on construction projects. The role requires frequent weekly travel to project sites across New York and the Northeast.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, documenting incidents, and coordinating training. A Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and OSHA 30 are preferred along with 5+ years in construction safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in safety-related field is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing Schimenti’s safety program.
• Conduct site surveillance inspections and tests for safety compliance.
• Document accidents, safety violations and permits as required.
• Coordinate safety training with team members and project managers.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Travel frequently to project sites throughout NY and the Northeast.

Skills

Travel readiness

OSHA 30

Strong communication

Independent work

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Air sampling equipment

Job description

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support the health and safety compliance of our construction projects. This role will require frequent weekly travel to project sites throughout the New York and Northeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in proactively planning and implementing Schimenti’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Issue confined area entry and “hot work” permits as required
• Assist in conducting employee, health and insurance inspectors on walk-throughs at site visits
• Coordinate/ assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.
• Identification of Safety exposures: Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, 02, noise test to ensure safe working conditions
• Incident resolution- compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made
• Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents in regards to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization
• Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations
• Understand NYC Department of Building code, Chapter 33 and stay up to date with any amendments
• Initiate, support, and help coordinate safety training courses with team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience within the construction industry within a safety role
• Ability to travel up to 95% of the week to various project locations
• High energy and drive, and an ability to work independently in a trustworthy manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and partner effectively at every level of the organization
• OSHA 30
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

As set forth in Schimenti Construction Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

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