Construction Safety Specialist
$120,000–$170,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Review contracts, drawings, and project documentation to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and Local fire and safety regulations. Audit work operations, construction processes, and equipment to evaluate effectiveness against Health & Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis. Monitor daily conditions at Port Authority and Leaseholder sites, providing detailed reports with photos of safety observations, deficiencies, and corrective measures. Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrences and collaborate with Resident Engineers, Agency Safety Representatives, and stakeholders. This role requires a valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor Card and OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate. Located in the NY/NJ area, the position involves working on Major Capital Construction projects including heavy civil infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety including conducting investigations and accident prevention at construction sites or related fields
- Possess a valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST)
- Possess OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, time management skills
- Demonstrated experience on Major Capital Construction projects including heavy civil infrastructure construction
- Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Safety and regulations including OSHA 1926 Standards, NYC DOB Code, FDNY, Local laws including DOT, DEP and any other applicable regulatory agency
- Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC and NJ Fire Codes, Rules of the City of NY and FDNY operations and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety programs and to make technical recommendations based upon findings
- Demonstrated knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident and accident Investigation and reporting and conduct root cause analysis and Job Hazard Analysis
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with OSHA and FDNY inspectors, construction inspectors, contractors, management, safety professionals, workers and stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge using computer safety software utilized for managing and tracking of project hazards, incidents, and program documentation
- Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
- CHST certification or other recognized construction safety credential
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or Construction Management, or College Degree in a safety related field from an accredited institution
- Experience with OCIP and CCIP projects
- Worked on other Port Authority projects
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