Senior Health & Safety Manager

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • New York, NY

2d • $117,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City. The role is responsible for developing Langan’s field health and safety program, including creating and updating job safety analyses (JSAs) and site-specific health and safety documentation; conducting BASE observations, field audits, and jobsite safety inspections; managing incident, injury, and near-miss reports; overseeing office training records; conducting respiratory fit testing; and promoting health and safety across the office and company.

The manager reviews applicable safety regulations and client requirements, advises on compliance, and recommends improvements to site-specific documentation and company policies. The role manages the respirator fit testing program, helps identify appropriate training, collaborates with the Health & Safety Director on corporate policies and procedures, and assists with incident management and investigations. The position also evaluates the effectiveness of safety plans and practices, researches and purchases safety supplies and training, and may travel to field or client locations and participate in field visits, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Langan describes its culture as inclusive and supportive, with workplace flexibility, training and knowledge-sharing opportunities, wellness initiatives, and carbon-neutral office spaces. The position is full-time. Compensation is listed as $117,000–$171,000 USD, with eligibility for potential overtime and discretionary bonus participation depending on role and circumstances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in construction, environmental consulting, or a related field.
• Experience with Hazardous Communications, Confined Space, Air Monitoring, Job Safety Analysis, and Health and Safety Plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency in respirators and fit-testing protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet research, and Adobe Professional.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to participate in field visits and work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review federal, state, and local safety regulations for applicability, potential compliance issues, and recommendations.
• Review client health and safety specifications and identify potential compliance issues and recommendations.
• Review and recommend improvements to site-specific health and safety documents before work begins to ensure compliance with government requirements and Langan and client programs and policies; coordinate with the training group on field SOPs and procedures as needed.
• Manage the respirator fit testing program, including determining which employees require testing, scheduling testing at office locations, and identifying respirator types.
• Identify appropriate training to support evolving client work environments.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Director to develop, implement, and maintain corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses, and motor vehicle incidents.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, policies, and procedures and recommend changes to improve safe work behaviors and eliminate potential hazards.
• Perform and manage jobsite safety inspections and observations to identify and evaluate unsafe conditions and workplace practices.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture within the company.
• Research and purchase company safety supplies, personal protective equipment, products, and training programs.
• Assist with investigations of work-related incidents, injuries, near-misses, stop-work events, and motor vehicle incidents; determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Participate actively in internal health and safety training and demonstrate commitment to health and safety in the workplace and field.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Participate in field visits and travel occasionally to field/project sites or client locations as required; work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth plan with company match
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time, and 10 paid holidays, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
• Potential eligibility for overtime and discretionary annual bonus participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior