Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel

Parsons Commercial Technology Group • New York, NY

78d • $108,700 - $190,200

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Safety Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC. The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project. As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP) to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 8-10+ years experience with safety programs on civil construction projects
• Minimum OSHA 10 required
• Ten years' experience implementing, monitoring and managing safety for heavy civil construction programs/projects.
• Experience in implementing a BBS program across a diverse workforce.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30.
• An open mind with the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the work and personnel change.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications (STC, CHST, SMS, ASP, CSP)
• Familiarity with transit agencies (Such as PANYNJ, NJT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience with Mega Projects in the Rail and Transit industry
• Experience working with multiple partners and clients
• AMTRAK Safety Training Desirable with active AMTRAK ROW card highly desirable
• Preferred: Training in incident investigations (Tap Root, Latent Cause, Top Set, etc.)
• Tunneling experience a plus
• OSHA 30 training desirable
• Experience supporting/supervising safety professionals.
• Experience in Federal Transit Agency projects.
• Relevant degree in Environmental, Health and/or Safety Science.
• Experience in delivery in programs or portfolios of significant value >$1bn is a significant advantage.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA 500.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the safety culture for the program.
• Work with Safety Team who will develop and report daily on observations made (both positive and negative) that affected work site safety.
• Responsible for review of DB Contractor's submittals including safety plans, permits and other submittals for regulatory compliance and monitor work activity accordingly.
• Work with safety team as well as conduct, attend & report on project safety meetings, toolbox talks, standdowns & other engagements from the aspect of safety.
• Interface, interact with and support GDC Programmatic Safety Executive and support GDC Corporate Safety Guidelines.
• Respond, report and investigate incidents that may occur 24/7, and ensure process is followed through completion.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees