Site Safety Officer

M&J Engineering P.C.; Maywood (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Site Safety Officer to oversee field safety across active project sites in New York. You will ensure compliance with NYS/DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT regulations, conduct inspections, and coordinate with project teams and regulators.

The role emphasizes incident prevention, documentation, and effective communication, requiring strong safety program knowledge and field leadership across multiple sites in the New York area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of experience in construction, environmental, or utility‑related safety.

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Oversight—Monitor daily field activities for compliance with NYS DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT rules.
• Daily Safety Inspections—Conduct and document routine site inspections; identify hazards; verify corrective actions; maintain logs.
• Regulatory Compliance—Ensure adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NYS Industrial Code Rule 23, DEP site protocols, DOT traffic control standards, and project safety requirements.
• Public Safety Management—Implement controls to protect pedestrians, motorists, and the surrounding community; verify DOT specs for barricades and signs.
• Incident Response—Lead initial incident investigations, secure the scene, collect statements, and prepare preliminary reports.
• Training & Coaching—Reinforce safe work practices, conduct toolbox talks, onboard new personnel.
• Documentation & Reporting—Maintain JHAs, permits, inspection forms, corrective action logs, and regulatory notifications.
• Coordination with Agencies—Interface with NYC DEP, DOT inspectors during audits and reviews.
• Contractor Oversight—Verify subcontractor HASP, PPE compliance, and safety standards.
• Emergency Preparedness—Support planning, drills, and response readiness.

Skills

OSHA 1910/1926

NYS DOSH

NYC DEP safety

NYC DOT MPT

HASP

MPT

Permit conditions

Site safety plans

Digital inspections

Communication

Tools

Safety reporting tools

Job description

Overview

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Site Safety Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative team of experienced engineers, architects, scientists and other professionals. The Site Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring full compliance with NYS DOSH, NYC DEP, NYC DOT, and OSHA regulations across active project sites. This role provides daily oversight of field operations, enforces public safety requirements, conducts inspections, and supports incident prevention and response activities. The Site Safety Officer works closely with project management, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.

M&J Engineering, P.C. (M&J) is a leader in construction management and inspection, civil, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel, airport, port, marine/coastal, and environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown to over 300 employees. Today, we are still dedicated to the highest levels of work and client satisfaction, standing steadfast to our corporate motto of finding "Innovative and State of the Art Solutions".

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Oversight - Monitor daily field activities to ensure compliance with NYS DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT rules, including permit conditions, HASP requirements, and Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MPT) plans.
• Daily Safety Inspections - Conduct and document routine site inspections; identify hazards; verify corrective actions; maintain digital inspection logs.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NYS Industrial Code Rule 23, DEP site protocols, DOT traffic control standards, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Public Safety Management - Implement controls to protect pedestrians, motorists, and the surrounding community; verify barricades, signage, and traffic devices meet DOT specifications.
• Incident Response - Lead initial incident investigations, secure the scene, collect statements, prepare preliminary reports, and communicate findings within required timeframes.
• Training & Coaching - Reinforce safe work practices, conduct toolbox talks, and support onboarding of new personnel.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate records including JHAs, permits, inspection forms, corrective action logs, and regulatory notifications.
• Coordination with Agencies - Interface with NYC DEP, DOT inspectors, and other authorities during audits, walkthroughs, and compliance checks.
• Contractor Oversight - Verify subcontractor compliance with HASP, PPE requirements, and project safety standards.
• Emergency Preparedness - Support emergency planning, drills, and response readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5 years of experience in construction, environmental, or utility‑related safety.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NYS DOSH, NYC DEP safety protocols, and NYC DOT traffic control/MPT requirements.
• Ability to interpret and enforce HASP, MPT, permit conditions, and site‑specific safety plans.
• Proficiency in digital inspection platforms and safety reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and field‑coordination skills.
• Ability to work across multiple active sites and respond rapidly to incidents or regulatory inquiries.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable)

Candidates with nationally recognized safety credentials will be given priority consideration:

• ASP - Associate Safety Professional
• CSP - Certified Safety Professional
• GSP - Graduate Safety Practitioner
• CHST - Construction Health & Safety Technician
• OHST - Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician
• NYC DOB SST Supervisor Card
• Experience supporting DEP, DOT, or heavy civil/utility projects

Core Competencies

• Risk Assessment and hazard recognition
• Regulatory interpretation and enforcement
• Field leadership and conflict resolution
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Public safety protection in urban environments
• Technical writing for reports and documentation

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate active construction sites, including walking, standing, and climbing for extended periods as needed.
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel between multiple borough‑based sites as required.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee‑owned, professional firm. To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affi­rective Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affi­rective Action Plan.