Construction Safety Supervisor Opportunity with the Port Authority at JFK 2/24/2025
Website: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/15655276-construction-safety-supervisor
Job ID: 62735
Department: Chief Health & Safety Office
Location: Jamaica, NY
Description:
About the Role:
The Office of the Chief Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) plays a vital role in furthering the
mission of the Port Authority by ensuring the workplace meets all occupational health and safety
legal expectations and actively supports the highest quality occupational health and safety
programs to ensure the safe movement of the Port Authority’s customers, partners, employees,
and stakeholders every day. Agency Safety Management, within the CHSO, maintains and
develops safety, fire protection, occupational health, and public health programs and policies for
the PANYNJ.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of Safety Risk Operations Manager, the selected candidate will be
responsible for developing, administering, enforcing and evaluating Construction Safety
Management Programs at John F. Kennedy international Airport (JFK) and across the agency
facilities. The Construction Safety Supervisor will also oversee compliance with federal, state
and local safety and health standards, codes and regulations.
- The Safety Supervisor will perform facility safety assessments and direct and supervise
professional safety staff proactively performing construction site inspection primarily at JFK
and will also be expected to visit and oversee safety compliance at other Port Authority
facilities as needed. - In addition, compiling, and monitoring safety statistics, evaluating safety equipment, and
participating in site emergency exercises/drills. - They must be willing to learn and become proficient in the use of safety software/technology
initiatives managed by Agency Safety Management and assist safety staff using these tools to
develop injury mitigation and safety initiatives. - They will participate in internal and external meetings and working groups to represent the
interests of Agency Safety Management; assist with the development of organizational
metrics, performance reporting, guide and manage staff and their work performance,
including hazard reporting techniques, and develop staff through on-the-job field training
opportunities and administrative use of the safety software system. - The Supervisor will respond to or coordinate staff response to accident sites and establish the
chain of events immediately preceding the event and formulate possible causes; act as the
liaison and collaborate with our stakeholder partners on incidents and accidents involving
Port Authority, tenant, and contract staff; and act as the liaison with OSHA and other
governmental entities on incidents and accidents which take place involving the Port
Authority, PATH, and our contractors.
- The selected candidate will perform responsible technical duties essential to ensuring that
contractors are conducting activities in compliance with federal, state and local safety and
fire safety regulations therefore eliminating hazardous practices and conditions.
This position requires frequent travel to all JFK Port Authority leaseholder construction
projects/facilities and other facilities within the Agency both during business and
non-business hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: - A Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Construction Safety Management of Major Capital
Construction Projects including Heavy Civil Construction etc. A Bachelor’s Degree highly
preferred. - Practical Construction Safety experience with minimum 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety
Certificate and demonstrated continuous learning and/or training courses. - Working knowledge of construction safety standards, OSHA regulations, and all state and
local regulations - Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile: - CHST and NYC DOB SST Supervisor Highly Preferred
- Experience using and applying technology for statistical analysis, and graphical/visual
presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and Safety Software Reporting
Programs. - Demonstrated experience with OSHA, and NY & NJ codes and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
- Familiar with facility operations and ability to interact with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability in setting priorities, coordinating activities, delegating tasks and
meeting deadlines. - Demonstrated knowledge of both US DOL OSHA Construction and General Industry
Regulations, industry best practice Safety Programs and NYCDOB Regulations. - Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC Fire Codes, Rules of the City of
NY and FDNY operations and procedures. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations and prepare safety programs to ensure compliance with
regulations. - Demonstrated experience in problem solving and project management.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and work independently to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyze incident and accident reports and conduct
investigations to determine causes. - Demonstrated computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook 365.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background check, must pass a
fingerprint based criminal history records check in order to obtain an airport Security
Identification Display (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA
credentials throughout your employment in this position.
Selection Process:
The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for
qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected
candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid
work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and
recognizes achievement.
Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development
opportunities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and
submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse
applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and
maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the
country. The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the
busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than
twenty-three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port
Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall
One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.