Construction Site Safety Manager

Responsibilities

We are looking to hire a Licensed Construction Site Safety Manager who will have primary responsibility for management and communication of a best-in-class safety and wellness program for one of our large-scale commercial high-rise construction projects located in midtown. This leader will formulate the technical and tactical direction of the program and manage site safety operations to ensure the highest standards of safety performance. The position will be based primarily onsite in midtown and will report to senior leadership while collaborating closely with Risk Management, Development, project leadership, contractors, and trade partners.

• Present as a visible leader, clearly articulating vision, objectives, strategies, policy, and procedure in order to build a culture dedicated to safety, accountability, and results while developing and sustaining collaborative relationships throughout the organization and with contractors.
• Advise operations personnel (project directors, project executives, project managers) on leading and managing the safe execution of construction work at the owner/developer level.
• Oversee the integration of contractor safety personnel into the project's safety program.
• Collaborate with Risk Management on aspects of the program critical to the success of OCIPs:
  • Cooperate with incident investigations;
  • Perform post-mortems for significant events, providing senior management with results, analysis, and recommendations;
  • Coordinate insurer safety and loss control inspections and ensure appropriate, timely responses to reports and recommendations.
• Identify and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using established safety standards.
• Evaluate technology needs across multiple platforms.
• Drive culture change and continuous improvement through the development and execution of a comprehensive ES&H program aligned with Related policies and guidelines, working closely with Risk Management.
• Participate in contractor evaluation through the subcontractor approval process and make recommendations to assist in risk mitigation.
• Lead site safety personnel and coordinate with contractor safety teams to ensure consistent implementation of project safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Lead site safety personnel and coordinate with contractor safety teams to ensure consistent implementation of project safety requirements.
• Degree in Safety Management, ES&H Management, or related science/construction field.
• Must be licensed NYC Construction Site Safety Manager.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in NYC high-rise construction safety management.
• Must have a strong familiarity with NYC building codes.
• Ideal candidate will have concrete-specific experience within a construction safety environment.
• Detailed knowledge of complex construction and real estate development operations in order to develop programs that enhance and drive Related's culture of safety.
• Experience leading and managing the implementation of a safety culture transformation process or other safety performance improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of governmental ES&H standards, rules, and regulations and proficiency in applying them to construction projects.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices.
• Proven experience leading incident investigations.
• Naturally adaptive to different audiences, situations, and challenges, including interaction with senior leadership and contractor management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics. Values entrepreneurialism and demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success.

Overview

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at