Construction Safety Specialist

Techno•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Techno is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support the Port Authority Office of Safety Management on active construction projects throughout the New York/New Jersey region. This field-based role ensures contractor compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYC DOB, and other applicable safety regulations while promoting safe work practices, conducting site inspections, investigating incidents, and supporting overall construction safety and fire prevention programs.

Requirements

5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably on heavy civil or major infrastructure projects.
Valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor (SST) card, OSHA 30 certification, and a valid driver's license.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDNY, NYC DOB, NFPA, and other applicable construction safety regulations.
Experience with contractor safety audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and construction safety reporting.
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction safety management software.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Port Authority SIDA credential and work in active outdoor construction environments, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and rotating shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

CHST certification
a bachelor's degree in Safety or Construction Management
Port Authority experience
OCIP/CCIP project experience

Responsibilities

Conduct site inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYC DOB, and other applicable regulations.
Review contracts, drawings, Health & Safety Plans, and project documentation for compliance.
Monitor construction activities, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, performing root cause analyses and preparing reports.
Maintain daily safety documentation and collaborate with Port Authority staff, contractors, and project stakeholders.