Senior Construction Safety Leader

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Wellness and employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead safety programs on construction projects, ensuring compliance and safeguarding staff, craft workers, subcontractors and consultants.

The role emphasizes developing, auditing, and implementing site safety plans, training, and continuous improvement across field operations, with relocation as needed for project work.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in construction safety management.
• Knowledge of construction safety, Federal, and OSHA standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.
• Independent and team player; able to access all construction site areas.
• Normal hours, with overtime and weekends as needed.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, listen; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all project personnel, including subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Collaborate daily with craft workers to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Complete daily documented hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency services.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety incidents per company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to evaluate adherence to safety standards.
• Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project management and senior leadership.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead safety programs on construction projects, ensuring compliance and safeguarding staff, craft workers, subcontractors and consultants.

The role emphasizes developing, auditing, and implementing site safety plans, training, and continuous improvement across field operations, with relocation as needed for project work.