Construction Safety Specialist - PANY&NJ

Job Description

Job Description

About the Firm:

Haider Engineering P.C., established in 1998, commits its full resources to ensure the successful completion of all assigned projects. We are committed to providing quality construction engineering services to our clients. We retain on staff Resident Engineers, Design Engineers, Office Engineers, Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders, Estimators, Schedulers and Inspectors to carry out various engineering project assignments. Our excellent reputation is based on the quality of our work, the ability to maintain a work site, and the ability to consistently satisfy our clients. Our staff is well versed in the design and reconstruction of building, roadways, bridges, sewers, water mains and traffic control facilities. Our multidisciplinary capabilities, combined with the depth of our staff experience, enable us to handle a wide range of assignments of various types.

Job Description:

Haider Engineering P.C. needs Construction Safety Specialists for a PANY&NJ project at various locations in New York and New Jersey.
NOTE: Job location field is a placeholder, the location will be either 241 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310 or 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Check contracts, drawings, and project documents to make sure work is done correctly.
• Make sure contractors follow all safety rules (OSHA, FDNY, NYCDOB, and local laws).
• Review contractor safety plans.
• Watch work activities to ensure they follow safety rules, plans, and approved procedures.
• Observe job site conditions, equipment, and work practices to confirm everything is safe and compliant.
• Send daily reports to the Port Authority with photos, safety findings, and any issues or fixes.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and suggest ways to prevent them.
• Submit preliminary reports for any accidents or incidents.
• Work with engineers, safety teams, stakeholders, and other partners to maintain a safe job site.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in construction safety, including accident investigations and accident prevention.
• Valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor (SST) card (required)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• CHST certification or another recognized construction safety certification (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, or a related safety field (preferred)
• Experience working on OCIP (Owner-Controlled Insurance Program) and CCIP (Contractor-Controlled Insurance Program) projects (preferred)
• PANY & NJ experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations, including OSHA, NYC DOB requirements, FDNY regulations, and local laws.
• Familiarity with fire safety codes, NFPA standards, and NYC/NJ fire regulations.
• Ability to review contractor safety and fire safety programs and recommend improvements.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Experience working on large construction projects, including heavy civil and infrastructure work.
• Experience identifying workplace hazards, conducting investigations, and performing root cause and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Ability to work professionally with inspectors, contractors, project teams, workers, and stakeholders.
• Experience using safety management software to track hazards, incidents, and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package with health insurance, a 401(k) plan and a positive and friendly work environment.

Please contact for more details.

Haider Engineering P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.