Construction Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

** OVERVIEW **

Under the direct Supervision of the Construction Management Division, to support the Port Authority Office of Safety Management, the selected candidate shall perform technical and administrative duties essential to ensure that contractors conduct activities in compliance with all Federal, State and Local fire and safety regulations and standards to eliminate hazardous practices and conditions, and also ensuring fire safety programs and standards are properly adhered to at the Port Authority and Leaseholder construction sites.

** REQUIREMENTS **

• 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 Area (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA credentials throughout your employment in this position.
• The candidate will be expected to conduct comprehensive site audits throughout all construction projects throughout the agency.
• The position is a field position 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.
• The ideal candidate must be flexible and available to work evenings, extended hours, and overtime if/when needed. Must also be able to work rotating shifts which include weekends and holidays.

** QUALIFICATIONS **

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

******** A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety including conducting investigations and accident prevention at construction sites or related fields.

• Possess a valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST).
• Possess OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building construction and heavy site civil work.
• 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, NYC and NJ Fire Codes, Rules of the City of NY and FDNY operations and procedures.
• 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 conduct root cause analysis and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with OSHA and FDNY inspectors, construction inspectors, contractors, management, safety professionals, workers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge using computer safety software utilized for managing and tracking of project hazards, incidents, and program documentation.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

** DESIRED **

• CHST certification or other recognized construction safety credential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Construction Management, or College Degree in a safety related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with Port Authority, OCIP and CCIP projects

\nCompany Description

JED Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., specializes in providing construction management, inspection, and land surveying services to public sector clients. Our Company offers a competitive wage, complete benefits package including 401(k) with company match, and medical and dental plans. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

JED Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., specializes in providing construction management, inspection, and land surveying services to public sector clients. Our Company offers a competitive wage, complete benefits package including 401(k) with company match, and medical and dental plans. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.