Safety Supervisor

The State Group; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Bonuses

Diversity encouragement

Job summary

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor at our Buffalo, NY location to lead safety on construction sites, ensure regulatory compliance, and support stakeholders including customers and contractors. This role emphasizes proactive hazard control and incident investigation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction safety, a Safety degree with CSP preferred, OSHA 30, and strong MS Office skills. A background check and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with regulatory knowledge.
• Degree in Safety or related field; CSP preferred.
• Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety by example and ensure site compliance.
• Provide SME support to customers, contractors, union representatives, and regulators.
• Complete inspections and incident investigations with Risk Manager.
• Maintain a summary of audits, inspections, and action items.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO; lead urgent safety responses.
• Flag non-compliance to leadership promptly.
• Stop unsafe conditions and counsel individuals or tag out equipment.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Safety training

MS Office

Education

Degree in Safety or related field

CSP certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor based at our Buffalo, New York location.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
• Forge partnerships that last through teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead by example by demonstrating safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Communicate and provide subject matter expert support to other stakeholders on job sites, including customers, general and other contractors, union representatives, and regulatory personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all inspections and incident investigations, including collaborating with the Risk Manager for workers’ compensation and other claims.
• Maintain a summary of all audits, inspections, and other action items, and ensure timely and sustainable completion.
• Ensure compliance with all State Group, governmental, and legal requirements (including OSHA, EPA, ISO). Lead urgent response to workers’ safety concerns.
• Communicate any potential or non-compliant issues to the leadership team promptly.
• Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately, and promptly counsel individuals or tag out equipment to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations and policies.
• A degree in Safety or a related field and a CSP certification are preferred.
• Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, confined space activities, hot work, excavations, and other key safety protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate the organization's core values through professional conduct and leadership.
• Ability to effectively train and communicate safety requirements and protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and periodic drug tests.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].