Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel

Parsons•Newark, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a talented Safety Manager to join their team, working on a premier infrastructure project. This role is part of a comprehensive program of rail investments aimed at improving commuter and intercity services, enhancing resiliency, and creating new capacity between Newark, NJ, and New York City. The program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), involving the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River and the rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel. Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) are the Delivery Partners (DP) providing advisory, leadership, and support to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a 15-year contract encompassing strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, and related services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
8-10+ years of experience with safety programs on civil construction projects
Minimum OSHA 10 required
Ten years of 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

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
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

Serve as the site safety lead for the support and execution partner (SEP) of the NJ Surface Alignment, Package 3, of the Gateway Program.
Oversee the DB contractor and Sub-contractors in monitoring safety adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the procedures and programs detailed in the contractor’s health and safety plan (HASP) and security plan.
Lead the development of the safety culture for the program.
Work with the Safety Team to develop and report daily on observations made (both positive and negative) that affected work site safety.
Review DB Contractor’s submittals including safety plans, permits, and other submittals for regulatory compliance and monitor work activity accordingly.
Work with the safety team, and conduct, attend, and report on project safety meetings, toolbox talks, stand-downs, and other engagements from the aspect of safety.
Interface, interact with, and support the GDC Programmatic Safety Executive and support GDC Corporate Safety Guidelines.
Respond, report, and investigate incidents that may occur 24/7, and ensure the process is followed through completion.