Senior Director Safety (Safety Oversight)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director Safety – Integrated Projects at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides leadership on safety and health matters across construction site teams. The role oversees SAS2 contracts and other projects, driving incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety initiatives across field operations.

Key duties include training development, field audits, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Safety Engineering/Management or related fields.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on safety and health matters to construction site management teams.
• Oversee SAS2 and other project contracts from Safety Oversight.
• Manage post-incident investigations and action items.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and orientations.
• Maintain detailed safety documentation and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ongoing safety improvements.
• Visit job sites for incident reviews and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with BU Safety Directors and stakeholders.

Skills

Fall protection

Scaffolding

Confined spaces

Cranes/rigging

Material handling

Hazard recognition

Safety coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Safety

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE: Senior Director Safety – Integrated Projects

AGENCY: Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV: Delivery/Safety Oversight

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Safety

WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE:007

SALARY RANGE: $149,247 to $186,559

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Summary

The Senior Director Safety provides leadership and coaching on all safety and health matters to construction site management teams, emphasizing frontline supervision. This position will oversee all Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 (SAS2) project contracts and other projects assigned by the Safety Oversight unit. This position assertively manages post-incident matters, including incident investigations, post-incident action items, and Safety Management initiatives. This position may require multiple days for field activities for C&D projects throughout the MTA-covered areas.

Responsibilities

Conducts periodic field inspections and audits of various construction sites and specific positions to identify unsafe hazards and/or conditions.

Make recommendations and facilitate the implementation of effective measures per the hierarchy of safeguarding controls and MTA C&D standards to eliminate or significantly reduce hazards to an acceptable level.

Participates in, facilitates, and attends monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, providing guidance and expertise on safety and health matters.

Ensures that all meeting action items are followed up on through to completion.

Develops and facilitates various training programs, including orientation, mobile equipment, ergonomics, material handling, workplace-specific hazardous materials, and several others as required.

Regularly oversees comprehensive Job Safety Analysis for all positions throughout the construction sites through field inspections and audits.

Maintains exceptionally detailed documentation about all safety and health matters, including incident reports, risk assessments, Workers' Compensation documentation, and other documentation as required.

Provides regular progress updates to the Business units and their assigned BU Safety Director(s).

Assists in safety-related matters at other MTA C&D facilities and job sites as required.

Remains informed on new legislation and regulations and ensures compliance as required.

Ability to capture and report using digital software programs on safety observations and incident inspection reporting.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Financial Project Management or Construction Safety or related fields.

Masters’ degree (preferred).

Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.

Must have a minimum of six (6) years in a management or supervisory role and/or safety manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies

Able to demonstrate technical construction safety knowledge, including but not limited to fall protection, scaffolding, confined spaces, cranes/rigging, material handling, and general hazard recognition.

Working knowledge of essential business software, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and a general understanding of working on a computer.

Effective communicator verbally, written, and electronically.

Ability to conduct field observations/audits, including coaching and correcting.

Interpersonal communication skills with the ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field.

Organization and time management skills.

Must work effectively in the office and on job sites, indoors and outdoors, during all weather conditions.

Able to immediately visit job sites for any incident (injury, accident, near miss) to review and perform follow-up actions.

Able to participate in intercompany, industry, and client relations.

Possess a valid OSHA 30-hour card in the Construction Industry.

Ability to prepare and conduct safety training materials, programs, and other relevant safety topics, which can be delivered in person or online.

BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals accreditation(s) (preferred).

First Aid/CPR Certified (preferred).

Driver’s License (preferred).

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.