Safety Manager

Perfetto Contracting Co. Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfetto Contracting Corp. in New York City seeks an experienced Safety Manager to lead and strengthen the company-wide safety program across multiple heavy civil construction projects.

You will drive regulatory compliance, oversee training, and partner with project teams to maintain safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in safety management within heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction, extensive OSHA knowledge, and proven ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• 15+ years of safety management experience in heavy civil, utility, roadway, or infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience working with New York City and New York State public agencies is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Willingness to travel between multiple active project sites in the Greater NYC area.
• OSHA 30 required; CHST, CSP, or other professional safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain all safety documentation, including Job Safety Manuals, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and required compliance records.
• Deliver safety training programs including OSHA, utility construction, trenching and shoring, excavation safety, and other required topics.
• Perform weekly safety inspections on all active project sites and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with General Superintendents, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Field Engineers to promote safe work practices.
• Develop and administer company safety initiatives, including incentive programs and STOP Card programs.
• Maintain employee training records and certifications for all labor crafts.
• Coordinate safety inspections and corrective actions with owner representatives, including NYCDDC, NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and other agencies.
• Track participation in daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Assist project teams with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-activity planning meetings.
• Coordinate drug testing as required.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses, and prepare comprehensive reports with corrective actions.
• Monitor Workers' Compensation claims and assist with claim management.
• Enforce company safety policies with zero tolerance for unsafe acts or unsafe working conditions.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings and daily planning meetings as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel availability

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

CHST/CSP Certification

Job description

Perfetto Contracting Corp. (PCC) has been a leader in heavy civil construction throughout the Greater New York City and Tri-State area for over 40 years. We specialize in sewer, water main, roadway, and site development projects, delivering critical infrastructure for agencies including NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYCDPR, NYCEDC, NYCSCA, NYSDOT, and other public clients.

Perfetto Contracting Corp. is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee and strengthen our company-wide safety program across multiple heavy civil construction projects. This individual will play a key leadership role in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting training, and working closely with project teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional with extensive experience in heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction and a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and New York public agency safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain all safety documentation, including Job Safety Manuals, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and required compliance records.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and perform 30- and 90-day follow-up evaluations.
• Deliver safety training programs including OSHA, utility construction, trenching and shoring, excavation safety, and other required topics.
• Perform weekly safety inspections on all active project sites and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with General Superintendents, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Field Engineers to promote safe work practices.
• Develop and administer company safety initiatives, including incentive programs and STOP Card programs.
• Maintain employee training records and certifications for all labor crafts.
• Coordinate safety inspections and corrective actions with owner representatives, including NYCDDC, NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and other agencies.
• Track participation in daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Assist project teams with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-activity planning meetings.
• Coordinate drug testing as required.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses, and prepare comprehensive reports with corrective actions.
• Monitor Workers' Compensation claims and assist with claim management.
• Enforce company safety policies with zero tolerance for unsafe acts or unsafe working conditions.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings and daily planning meetings as required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of safety management experience in heavy civil, utility, roadway, or infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience working with New York City and New York State public agencies is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Ability to travel between multiple active project sites throughout the Greater NYC area.
• OSHA 30 required; CHST, CSP, or other professional safety certifications are a plus.