Senior Safety Manager — Infrastructure Construction Lead

SPC Construction Co.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

SPC Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead health and safety programs across one or more project sites in the NY/NJ metro. You will analyze trends, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct safety orientations, and review procedures to safeguard workers on site.

You will join a transformative infrastructure team on the Palisades Tunnel Project, contributing to a high‑profile effort using state‑of‑the‑art safety practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in construction or safety.
• Experience managing construction or safety teams.
• Ability to train and mentor safety professionals.
• Strong knowledge of site equipment, methods and processes.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program and procedures for one or more project sites within the same project.
• Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
• Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for entire project site. Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures. Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
• Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site. Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Team management

Training & mentoring

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or related field

Job description

SPC Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead health and safety programs across one or more project sites in the NY/NJ metro. You will analyze trends, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct safety orientations, and review procedures to safeguard workers on site.

You will join a transformative infrastructure team on the Palisades Tunnel Project, contributing to a high‑profile effort using state‑of‑the‑art safety practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.