Senior Director Safety (Safety Oversight)

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

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Senior Director Safety—Integrated Projects in New York to lead safety oversight for major construction efforts, including SAS2 contracts. This role emphasizes field leadership, incident investigations, and safety program delivery.

The position requires extensive construction safety expertise, management experience, and effective communication. It supports a hybrid work model with on-site responsibilities at 2 Broadway and surrounding projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Safety Engineering, Safety Management or related fields.
• 12+ years of related experience.
• 6+ years in a management or supervisory role in a large organization.
• Technical construction safety knowledge (fall protection, scaffolding, confined spaces, cranes/rigging, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and health matters for construction site management teams, overseeing SAS2 contracts and other projects.
• Oversee incident investigations, post-incident action items, and Safety Management initiatives.
• Conduct field inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement safeguarding controls.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs including orientation and site-specific topics.
• Maintain detailed documentation of safety-related matters and reporting.
• Provide progress updates to safety directors and business units.

Skills

Safety management

Field observation

Leadership

Communication

Training development

MS Office/similar

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Safety

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Senior Director Safety (Safety Oversight)

Position at MTA Construction & Development

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:

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

JOB FAMILY:

CON

GRADE:

007

SALARY RANGE :

$ 149,247 to $ 186,559

DEADLINE:

S ummary

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 item s are followed up on through to completion.
• Develops and facilitates various training programs , including orientation, mobile equipment, ergonomics, material handling , workplace - specific hazardous materials, a nd several others as required.
• R egularly 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 , Fina ncial Project Management or Construction Safety or related fields .
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experien ce.
• 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.
• 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.

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 .