Assistant Safety Manager

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors.

Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit  and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, You Tube, and Instagram.

Our total rewards program offers competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical, emotional and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits, and more.

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative and caring. This position works with the Safety Manager to help administer, direct, and implement compliance with the Corporate Safety and Health policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of company standard operating procedures and goals for the Safety and Health Plan. The role oversees overall safety procedures on a project‑specific level or at multiple project sites within a region or sector.

• Conduct regular site inspections, recording safe and unsafe conditions using Predictive Solutions software
• Perform administrative tasks related to project‑specific safety binder and document storage systems
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractors’ Pre‑Construction Safety Planning Meetings
• Act as a resource for field operations for Federal (OSHA), state and local safety and health regulations including NFPA and JCAHO Standards
• Review subcontractors’ Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to subcontractor mobilization
• Periodically attend and monitor Tool Box Talks conducted by subcontractors to assure documentation and quality
• Help perform accident investigations in the event of a job‑site accident – including collection of Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and documentation
• May help coordinate with Regional Risk Managers for identification of claims trends and proactive risk management planning
• Review documentation from subcontractors for the proper training of their employees as related to the scope of work
• Conduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety related topics

• 0–3 years of related work experience in the field of Construction Health and Safety
• Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations, as well as local building code issues for safety and health
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred but not required
• Willingness to achieve CHST designation
• Willingness to provide best‑in‑class customer service
• Trained as CPR Instructor (training is provided)
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Individual must be…