Construction Safety Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Base Salary to 125k/year - Queens, NY

Construction Safety Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Base Salary to 125k/year - Queens, NY

• Our client, an established construction contractor serving the New York metropolitan area, is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to oversee field safety operations across active construction projects. The position focuses on regulatory compliance, jobsite inspections, hazard prevention, and construction safety training.
• The Construction Safety Manager will work directly with field personnel, subcontractors, and project leadership to implement safety procedures, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure adherence to OSHA and applicable New York City construction safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily construction site safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements, and site-specific health and safety plans (HASPs).
• Prepare and maintain daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), safety inspection checklists, and related documentation.
• Identify construction hazards, evaluate jobsite risks, and implement corrective actions to address unsafe conditions.
• Monitor field operations involving construction equipment, excavation, utility installations, and other applicable construction activities to ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks, safety meetings, and on-the-job safety training for construction personnel.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, prepare investigation reports, and assist with root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Coordinate construction safety training and maintain employee training records and compliance documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor safety practices and verify adherence to project-specific safety requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable NYC agency safety procedures, including project-specific access and right-of-way safety requirements.
• Maintain electronic safety inspection reports, incident documentation, corrective action records, and supporting photographs using digital reporting platforms.
• Assist safety leadership with safety audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of corrective action plans.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of construction field safety experience, including jobsite inspections, hazard identification, and OSHA compliance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYC 62-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor credential.
• Valid FDNY S-56 Construction Site Fire Safety Manager Certificate of Fitness.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations, NYC construction safety requirements, and applicable jobsite safety procedures.
• Experience preparing daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and construction safety inspection checklists.
• Experience conducting construction site safety inspections, documenting hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, iPad-based applications, and digital safety documentation or reporting platforms.
• Experience preparing written safety reports, incident documentation, and compliance records.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 110k - 125k/year/year range
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401k with company match
• Bonus potential
• 3 weeks PTO

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