Safety Manager (On-Site)

Forest Electric Corp.•New York, NY

21h•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Electric NY is committed to strengthening our culture of safety awareness, accountability, and proactive field execution. We are seeking a full-time on-site Safety Manager who will serve as a consistent, professional presence on our project sites - conducting safety inspections, identifying and resolving safety concerns, and fostering strong working relationships with general contractors, site leadership, and field personnel. The Safety Manager will work alongside the current lead of our safety program.

Requirements

62-hour Site Safety Supervisor card
Ability to identify known and potential safety related exposures

Nice To Haves

Site Safety Manager Certification through the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) highly preferred
Board of Certified Safety Professional

Responsibilities

Updating and creating safety policies and procedures
Building and maintaining safety training schedules and continued education programs
Implementing new safety initiatives and tracking their effectiveness
Coordinate with Corporate safety programs and collaborate with Company and Corporate safety teams
Ensuring accuracy and compliance of reporting and documentation
Attending relevant seminars, trainings, and EMCOR safety conferences
Partnering with Local Union #3 and JIB safety teams
Communicating safety expectations clearly to field leadership and crews
Monitoring and interpreting key safety metrics and trends
Managing PPE inventory, distribution, and quality control
Reviewing Methods of Procedure (MOP) and Pre‑Task Plans
Being physically present for all shutdowns, tie‑ins, live work, and other high‑risk tasks
Conduct regular, documented field safety inspections of all work activities
Identify hazards, document concerns, and ensure timely corrective actions
Work to build productive, solution-focused relationships with general contractors and their safety departments
Serve as the main safety point of contact with general contractors, property owners, and client safety teams
Collaborate with general contractor safety personnel to align expectations and resolve safety conflicts professionally
Engage foremen and field personnel in meaningful safety discussions and follow‑ups
Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning reviews
Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and property owner requirements
Conduct near-miss, accident, and injury investigations
Maintain PPE compliance and ensure availability of required equipment
Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, Task Hazard Analyses, and action plans
Perform equipment inspections (PPE, harnesses, cords, ladders, lifts, tools, etc.)
Provide first aid where appropriate and accompany injured workers to medical facilities
Ensure consistent enforcement of safety policies
Document and communicate disciplinary actions when required