Licensed Site Safety Manager - New York City Metro Area

Site Safety Manager  – New York City Metro Area
Pay Rate: $50 – $60/hour
Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive, and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way , our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 55,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.
Overview
Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Safety & Health team.  The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision. 
This Site Safety Manager position is a contract-based full-time position overseeing safety operations for New York City metro area construction projects.  Work is expected to start in fall 2024 and is expected to be completed by May 2026.  The Site Safety Manager shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are assigned to and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with the Contract.
Responsibilities

• This position will report directly to Director of Field Operations (NY Metro Area).
• Implement and enforce applicable construction site safety programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, and our customer’s needs.
• Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices. Review all construction/engineering designs and plans.
• Ensure our Clients’ subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to safety compliance; fire/ life safety; safety training; required safety certification; emergency procedures, plans and drills; and any other environmental safety/risk management compliance.
• Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of operational safety readiness.
• Coordination of other safety personnel for construction or build-out projects/activities.
• Coordination of Safety related items with the General Contractor’s office.
• Familiarity with and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.
• This position requires the ability early morning (A.M.) and late shift (P.M.) work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, environmental health, or related field.
• NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Licensed Site Safety Manager
• A valid Supervisor (62-hr) SST Card
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional construction safety experience.
• Past experience and/or familiarity with the commercial high rise and/or institutional building construction development projects.
• Competent to instruct and provide training/instruction on-site personnel as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Preferred:

• NYC DOB licensed Construction Superintendent
• Experience working on NYCDDC projects or with other public, local, state. or government Agencies.
• Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.
• Located in the NYC Metro area.

 
Behaviors:

• Ability to negotiate client properties including walking, climbing, lifting, and standing.
• Ability to work independently to deliver on a timely basis with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills to participate in multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize assignments and prepare daily/comprehensive reports.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret collected data/information, apply appropriate occupational safety and health standards/regulations, and offer recommendations for improvement.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, professional, and industry standards and practices.
• Proactive attitude and customer service focus.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office (MS) products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.