Safety Manager - Gateway

Poutrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid parental leave

20 days PTO accruing per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a highly skilled Safety Manager to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in New York. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive safety program while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will conduct safety audits, develop training programs, and collaborate with regulatory agencies. A minimum of 10 years of experience in safety compliance in heavy civil construction is required. The position offers a salary range of $125,000 - $160,000, along with numerous benefits, including medical and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years safety compliance experience on heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive safety program.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Collaborate with the Safety Director to deliver safety training programs.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and workshops for safety awareness.

Skills

10+ years safety compliance experience on heavy civil construction projects

TBM (tunnel boring machine) experience

OSHA certifications

Relevant safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST)

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Safety Manager to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). The project, in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, is a transformative tunnel and rehabilitation effort under the Gateway Program, designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long‑term reliability of the Northeast Corridor. It involves constructing a new two‑track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitating the 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel, serving more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.

Role Accountabilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive safety program specific to the heavy civil tunnel project.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
• Collaborate with the Safety Director to develop and deliver safety training programs for all project personnel.
• Ensure that all workers are adequately trained on safety procedures, equipment usage, and emergency response protocols.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and workshops to reinforce safety awareness.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near‑misses to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate records of all safety incidents, ensuring timely reporting and analysis.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to safety policies and regulations by all project personnel.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure their safety programs align with project requirements.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for various potential scenarios.
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to ensure effective responses to emergencies.
• Communicate safety expectations, updates, and best practices to all project team members.
• Foster open communication channels for reporting safety concerns and suggestions.
• Ensure the availability and proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct regular inspections of safety equipment to verify functionality and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety processes and procedures.
• Implement initiatives to enhance the overall safety performance of the project.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years safety compliance experience on heavy civil construction projects.

Key Skills and Abilities

• TBM (tunnel boring machine) experience.
• Possess OSHA certifications.
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST).

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K.
• STD, LTD.
• AD&D and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement.
• 9 paid holidays and 20 days PTO accruing per year.
• Salary range $125,000 - $160,000.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.