Site Safety Manager

SRE ENGINEERING DPC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Safety Manager in New York City to oversee health and safety programs on a transformative project site. This role involves managing safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical expertise to the team. The ideal candidate has significant experience in construction safety and is skilled in mentoring teams. This is an excellent opportunity to impact a first-of-its-kind job and education center project. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction or safety required.
• Demolition and ground up experience preferred.
• Experience managing construction or safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program and procedures for project sites.
• Develop and conduct safety orientations and training sessions.
• Ensure all required project permits and certifications are active.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

Risk identification

Team mentoring

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Overview

Are you an experienced health and safety leader passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace? As the Site Safety Manager, you will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard one project site in midtown Manhattan. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations and reviewing safety procedures. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to promote a safe working environment.

The project will be a first-of-its-kind job and education center in the heart of New York City, transforming a college campus into a state-of-the-art life sciences, healthcare, and public health hub, and bringing public realm improvements.

What You Will Do / Responsibilities

• Oversees safety program and procedures for one or more project sites within the same District.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
• Demolition and ground up experience
• 5+ years’ experience in construction or safety required.
• Experience managing construction or safety teams required.
• Developed skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals. Assigning tasks and training to build a strong and well balanced internal team.
• Able to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.

Why Join Our Team

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• 401k
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program