Safety Manager

SPC Co.•North Bergen, NJ

9d•$95,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced health and safety leader passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace? As the Safety Manager, you will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard one or more project sites within the same District. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations and reviewing safety procedures. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to promote a safe working environment. You will be joining one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure projects. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in the Palisades Tunnel Project, part of the landmark $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project connecting New Jersey and New York. Working alongside leading construction partners, you’ll contribute to the delivery of twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River using state-of-the-art tunnel boring technology. This is a high-profile, technically complex project that will strengthen a critical transportation link between New Jersey and Manhattan for generations to come. At SPC Construction, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the region’s most complex, high-profile, and transformative infrastructure projects. Our work spans critical public infrastructure and highly competitive projects for government agencies throughout the NY/NJ metro area—projects that improve mobility, resilience, and quality of life for millions. By uniting deep technical expertise with innovation, collaboration, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, SPC Construction is uniquely positioned to deliver results that stand the test of time. Join our growing team and build a career with a company doing impactful, industry-leading work.

Requirements

8+ years’ experience in construction or safety required.
Experience managing construction or safety teams required.
Developed skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals. Assigning tasks and training to build a strong and well balanced internal team.
Able to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees safety program and procedures for one or more project sites within the same project.
Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.
Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.
Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.
Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.
Oversees injury reporting and resolution for entire project site. Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures. Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site. Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager.