Safety Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Manager with experience in the infrastructure industry to join our team in support of large-scale infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for enforcing and monitoring safety and environmental standards while collaborating with field staff and contractors. This position offers the opportunity to enhance safety compliance and directly impact the well-being of our workforce. By collaborating with senior project staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our transportation projects. 

This is a long term, full-time, onsite position located in the New York City metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and enforcement of each Design-Build Contractor’s conformance with all required safety and environmental requirements.
• Management of all safety and security matters in accordance with the clients procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that each Design-Build Contractor maintains safe, clean and healthy worksites until final completion of the Projects.
• In collaboration with the project owners Safety Management, review and approve each Design-Build Contractor’s safety related submissions, including the Accident Prevention Program and Hazard Communication Program, Safety Management Program, Safe Work Plans and key safety personnel.
• Maintain a log for all Safe Work Plans and ensure that no work starts without approved Safe Work Plans.
• Coordinate and participate in periodic safety walkthroughs with each Design-Build Contractor.
• Perform ongoing spot checks of photo IDs and contractor access forms. Maintain the contractor access forms as permanent files.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or in a related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in construction of roads, bridges or other infrastructure safety. 
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Successful completion of Track Safety Training course and Track Safety certification.
• Minimum ninety (90) days prior ROW experience under flagging and/or General Order.
• Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
• Current C-3 or C-5 Supervisor or Competent Person training for De-Leading of Industrial Structures Certificate.
• Current New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Asbestos Inspector’s License.
• Successful completion of the 1-day NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager (Chapter 33) Orientation Course.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience with large infrastructure programs ($500M+)

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $124k-$200k/yr ($60-$96/hr). The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
• Free Personal Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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