Safety Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Position: Safety Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT) Location:Forest Hills, NYRemote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1501-782-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Safety Managers for upcoming MTA Transit projects (NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Perform reviews of job-hazard analysis and safe work plan submittals to ensure compliance with project procedures and specification requirements, and to ensure proper job safety planning has been performed and that all job-specific hazards have been properly identified; * Work with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and other Safety Managers to assist with performance of safety monitoring, job hazard analyses, and execution of safety audits; * Perform project site walk-throughs with the Owner and Contractor to ensure compliance with all applicable industry and project-specific safety procedures and requirements; * Attend daily tool-box talks and any safety stand-downs (providing input within these forums as necessary); * Create and maintain a project-specific safety audit schedule and perform all required safety audits; * Issue corrective actions and monitor compliance and identify areas of improvement; * Monitor the effectiveness of Safety Management / Compliance programs and provide training and awareness activities as needed to support continuous safety improvement initiatives; * Attend and participate in project meetings, chair project safety related meetings, and assist with project management as needed; * All related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 8 years of experience working on rail transit projects, with thorough knowledge of construction safety laws (OSHA, FRA, etc.) and industry standards; * Demonstrated Safety Management experience in the construction industry is required; Safety Management or Supervisory experience on past rail transit projects is highly preferred; * HS Diploma/Equivalent required; BS Degree in Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred; * CHST certification preferred; * Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents; * Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors; * Detail-oriented, with decision making capability to identify safety issues and enforce safety requirements; * A valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee is also regularly required to move around on project sites and within buildings and other structures, including ascending or descending the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, frequently for prolonged periods of time. For rail transit projects, the job-site will often consist of hazards associated with an operating rail transit system, including but not limited to: trains traveling at high rates of speed adjacent to the work area, electrified third rail or catenary wire, stone ballast walking surfaces, track systems including running rail, concrete or creosote-soaked timber ties, and uneven ballast surfaces.The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients utilizing Corporate and client e-mail and telephone systems. Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other