Safety Manager - Transportation North

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional licensure and society —

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks a Transportation Northeast Senior Safety Manager to lead safety programs for the Operating Group in the New York metro area. You will partner with project teams from design through site management to integrate health and safety into all work activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field, CSP/CHST/CIH credentials, NYC DOB Site Safety Manager certification, and 8+ years in construction safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field; professional credentials CSP/CHST/CIH and NYC DOB Site Safety Manager are required.
• 8+ years of safety and health experience in vertical construction or heavy industry environments.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and safety personnel; proficient with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and staffing safety resources for the Operating Group.
• Coordinate safety programs across projects and offices; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain safety logs and incident records; report and investigate incidents.
• Interface with clients, regulators and subcontractors to implement safety requirements.
• Lead pre-construction safety planning and site safety oversight.

Skills

CSP

CHST

CIH

Site Safety Manager (DOB)

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV is seeking a Safety Manager to work with our Transportation North group. This position will be located in New York, New York and will mainly be located on client sites within the metro NY area. The Transportation Northeast Senior Safety Manager will report to the Director of Health & Safety and provide support across the Transportation Northeast Operating Group geographic boundaries and add value by working with all levels of management integrating safety and health into all aspects of the Transportation’s Operating Group scope of strategic services, from the design phase to jobsite management.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic planning, programmatic support and staffing safety resources for the Operating Group’s needs.
• Facilitate organizing and running multiple inspection/field projects in a manner that ensures the projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and that meet all applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Administer safety among office locations as an important aspect of support.
• Plan proactively achieving efficiencies, anticipating issues, and addressing the Operating Group support needs.
• Coordinate with NE Transportation group leadership to implement the STV HSE program and support multiple projects and offices.
• Facilitate the completion of Health and Safety Plans, regular site surveys of inspection/field projects to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations, and compliance with established safety standards.
• Interface with clients, contractors, NYC DOB, OSHA and other safety professionals to direct and implement safety standards, codes and regulations.
• Interfacing with STV’s Marketing group to support proposals, reviewing safety requirements in contracts, and engaging in pre‑construction planning efforts to facilitate safety requirements for scheduled scope of work.
• Support regulatory investigations and citation management strategies.
• Maintain safety logs and records all incidents, collect all related information from staff, public and subcontractors and record them in project logs.
• Act as point of contact for contractors’ and subcontractors’ Safety Representatives.
• In conjunction with project managers and engineering team members, develop and initiate specific safety and health procedures to translate policies and regulations into effective work practices.
• Work collaboratively with other safety team members throughout the organization.
• Monitor and attend pre‑construction meetings, other meetings, and maintain copies of meeting records in project folders.
• Spend the appropriate level of time on project sites facilitating and promoting Safety initiatives.
• Provide career development guidance and direction for direct reports.
• Participate in the investigation of injuries, conditions, and incidents that do, or could involve actual or potential liability, maintain records of pertinent data, and compile the required reports.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety or a field related to occupational safety and health. Professional credentials such as: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP), Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST), American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or NYC DOB Site Safety Manager are required. Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Minimum of 8 (eight) years of safety and health experience in vertical type construction, heavy industry/manufacturing facilities, and/or similar industry. Experience managing multiple projects, safety personnel, and support personnel. Computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft software products.

Compensation Range

$149,671.54 - $171,053.19

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.