Safety Manager

Actalent; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Travel assistance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a landmark health laboratory construction project in Albany, NY. You will lead all safety operations, drive a world-class safety culture, and coordinate with contractors and clients to ensure everyone goes home safely each day.

The role requires extensive construction safety expertise, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to implement proactive safety measures on a large-scale project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard identification practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Ability to work effectively in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project safety initiatives and champion a proactive, 'safety-first' culture.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance, including site audits, inspections, and safety documentation reviews.
• Facilitate pre-construction planning activities, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Task Analyses (STAs), and risk assessments.
• Partner with project teams to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve site safety performance.
• Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Monitor and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators, providing actionable recommendations to project leadership.
• Deliver safety training programs aligned with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety records and reporting through company safety management systems.
• Serve as the project's primary safety liaison with clients, contractors, and insurance representatives.
• Mentor and develop safety staff, ensuring consistent execution of safety processes and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen company-wide safety programs.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety program management

Incident investigations

Communication skills

MS Office

Safety management software

Education

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

BCSP certifications (preferred: CSP, ASP, CHST)

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Safety Manager

Location: Albany, NY (On-Site)

Project: Wadsworth Health Laboratory Campus Project

Lead Safety on One of New York's Most Significant Construction Projects

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead all safety operations for a major health sciences construction project in Albany, NY. This is an opportunity to play a critical role on a high-profile project while partnering with construction leaders, contractors, and clients to ensure every team member returns home safely each day.

The ideal candidate is a proactive safety professional with experience managing safety programs on large-scale construction projects. You will be responsible for driving a world-class safety culture, mentoring project teams, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

If you're passionate about safety leadership and enjoy working in fast-paced, complex construction environments, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead all project safety initiatives and champion a proactive, "safety-first" culture.

• Oversee contractor safety compliance, including site audits, inspections, and safety documentation reviews.

• Facilitate pre-construction planning activities, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Task Analyses (STAs), and risk assessments.

• Partner with project teams to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve site safety performance.

• Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.

• Monitor and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators, providing actionable recommendations to project leadership.

• Deliver safety training programs aligned with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client requirements.

• Maintain accurate safety records and reporting through company safety management systems.

• Serve as the project's primary safety liaison with clients, contractors, and insurance representatives.

• Mentor and develop safety staff, ensuring consistent execution of safety processes and best practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen company-wide safety programs.

QualificationsRequired

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard identification practices.

• Experience conducting incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action planning.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.

• Ability to work effectively in an active construction environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, data center, semiconductor, industrial, or laboratory facilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• BCSP certification preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

• OSHA training/instructor credentials.

• Prior experience leading or mentoring safety professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a landmark healthcare and laboratory construction project.

• Join a company with a strong commitment to employee safety, development, and long-term career growth.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Generous 401(k) and profit-sharing program.

• Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities.

• Travel assistance available for qualified candidates.

• Collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Clay, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $77.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clay,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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