Licensed DOB Site Safety Manager - NYC Metro Area

Introduction Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services.

We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by  The Gallagher Way , our set of shared values and guiding tenets.

A culture driven by our people, over 55,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.

Overview Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified Site Safety Manager to become a valued member of our Safety & Health team.  The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision.  This Site Safety Manager position is a casual (on as needed basis, possibly going to a full-time) position overseeing safety operations for New York City metro area construction projects.  The Site Safety Manager shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are assigned to and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with the Contract.

Responsibilities This position will report directly to Director of Field Operations (NY Metro Area).

Implement and enforce applicable construction site safety programs in accordance with all federal, state, local, and our customer’s needs.

Oversee and manage all site activities that relate to safe work practices.  Review all construction / engineering designs and plans.

Ensure our Clients’ subcontractors perform all required actions and duties as it relates to system safety compliance; fire / life safety; safety training; required safety certification; emergency procedures, plans and drills; and any other environmental safety / risk management compliance.

Safety / security implications related to contractor and subcontractor operations.

Perform daily safety inspection report audits and related testing and verification of operational safety readiness.

Coordination of other safety personnel for construction or build-out projects / activities.

Manage the supply and deployment of PPE to field personnel.

Coordination of Safety related items with the General Contractor’s office.

F amiliarity with and environmental regulations and guidelines and workplace hazard controls; and ability to provide recommendations to reduce potential workplace hazards.

This position requires the ability early morning (A.M.) and late shift (P.M.) work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent A valid NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Licensed Site Safety Manager A valid 62-hr.

Supervisor SST card A valid FDNY Certificate of Fitness S56 Past experience and / or familiarity with the commercial high rise and / or institutional building construction development projects.

Competent to instruct and provide training / instruction on-site personnel as needed.

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Preferred :

• NYC DOB licensed Construction Superintendent Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred, but not required.
• Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.

Located in the NYC Metro area.   Behaviors :

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret collected data / information, apply appropriate occupational safety and health standards / regulations, and offer recommendations for improvement.

Compensation and benefits   On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.   Below are the  minimum core benefits  you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve :

Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include :

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