Website: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/17258075-manager-construction-safety
Job ID: 64079
Department: Chief Safety Management Office
Location: Various NY/NJ Port Authority Locations
Description:
About the Role:
The Chief Safety Management Office, Construction Safety Management Unit, performs an array
of field work and reporting activities throughout the agency to ensure construction program
compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations and codes
Under the direction of the Program Director, Construction Safety, the Manager of Construction
Safety will be responsible for developing, evaluating and administering construction safety
programs and services for the agency at Port Authority and leaseholder constructions sites. The
selected candidate will manage professional staff to monitor contract activities for compliance
with Federal, State and Local fire and safety regulations and standards to eliminate hazardous
practices and conditions and ensure fire safety programs and standards are properly adhered to.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage professional and technical staff performing complex evaluations, safety
inspection programs, and conducting incident and accident investigations. - Oversee the daily administration of the Construction Safety Unit and administer the
employee performance management program. - Assist with the development of unit metrics, performance reporting, project management and
continuous business improvement initiatives. - Provide timely and expert guidance on matters related to construction safety.
- Review contracts, drawings and project-related documentation to ensure adherence.
- Ensure contractors are in compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYCDOB, Local laws and all
applicable regulations. - Audit work operations and construction processes to ensure they conform to Health & Safety
Programs, Job Hazard Analysis, Contract drawings, approved plans and all accepted safety
procedures. - Monitor work conditions, operations, practices, construction equipment and processes to
evaluate effectiveness, adherence with accepted programs, required regulations, and
alignment with all applicable safety policies. - Develop performance reporting and tracking of detailed safety observations, findings, safety
deficiencies, and corrective measures. Analyze trending and provide and implement program
improvement recommendations. - Oversee accident, incident and near miss investigations, root cause analysis and make
recommendations to prevent recurrences. - Manage Preliminary Information Notification (PIN) system processes and reporting on
accident and incident investigation information. - Interact & collaborate with Port Authority Resident Engineers, Integrity Monitors,
Stakeholders, insurance brokers, and affiliated representatives.
Minimum Qualifications: - The successful candidate will also 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 Area (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA
credentials throughout your employment in this position. - The ideal candidate will be able to respond to emergencies and be flexible and available to
work evenings, extended hours, weekends and holidays if/when needed. - The candidate will be expected to manage and conduct daily, comprehensive site audits
throughout all construction projects across the Port Authority. - The position involves field presence that requires working in all types of weather.
- The position requires the candidate to be capable of walking, navigating and accessing all
points of a vast, active and dynamic construction site for extended periods of time through
most of the day. The position will require climbing various types of stairs, ladders and
scaffolds as well as bending, lifting/moving objects, and driving to construction sites - A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction safety including conducting
investigations and accident prevention at construction sites or related fields. - Possess OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards and have completed all
probationary periods at time of appointment to position
Desired Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Construction Management, or College Degree in
a safety related field from an accredited institution. - CHST certification or other recognized safety credential.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams at multiple locations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated experience on Major Capital Construction projects including heavy civil
infrastructure construction. - Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Safety and regulations including OSHA 1926
Standards, NYC DOB Code, FDNY, Local laws including DOT, DEP and any other
applicable regulatory agency. - Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards and NYC Fire Codes, Rules of the
City of NY and FDNY operations and procedures or New Jersey UCC Fire code. - Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety
programs and to make technical recommendations based upon findings. - Demonstrated knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident and accident
investigation and reporting and conducting root cause analysis and Job Hazard Analysis. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with OSHA and fire
inspectors, construction inspectors, contractors, management, safety professionals, workers
and stakeholders. - Demonstrated knowledge using computer safety software utilized for managing and tracking
project hazards, incidents, and program documentation. - Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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 & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a
professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for
more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a
successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and
internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:
Minimum: $135,018 Midpoint: $175,530 Maximum: $216,034
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a
maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority
conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on
business needs.
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.