Safety Manager

Overview

Shawmut Design and Construction is looking for a Safety Manager in NY. This is a 10-month Project-Specific Assignment (PSA) with strong potential for full‑time employment following the completion of the project.

Employee ownership: we are a 100% employee‑owned company.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Be an employee‑owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match - Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off - vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras - Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

• Set expectations and provide structure around site safety with superintendent and subcontractors.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the superintendent around knowledge, create site‑specific programs when necessary and train accordingly.
• Ensure the safety, training and development of Shawmut staff and subcontractors to understand, identify and reduce risks in a fast‑paced construction environment from pre‑construction through close‑out.
• Raise awareness of potential hazards that exist on a jobsite with owner by reviewing what can be done to minimize risk.
• Conduct regular safety audits throughout the duration of a project assessing all safety related issues and follow up with the project team.
• Communicate directly with subcontractors to discuss concerns and Shawmut’s expectations.
• Identify poor performing subcontractors by reviewing past performance and work with project executives and project managers to establish a plan to improve.
• Maintain the information technology and systems that are essential to capture and analyze key data, present reporting and communicate effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with every member of the project team, subcontractors and clients.
• Raise awareness of potential hazards that exist in the new building with Owner by reviewing with him/her what the hazards are and what can be done to minimize/prevent them.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations for incoming construction operations staff.
• Train Shawmut staff and subcontractors on topics such as OSHA certification (10 & 30 hour), First Aid, construction specific requirements and new standards review.
• Uphold Shawmut Values and 16 Best Practices.

• 5-7 years of experience in construction safety management.
• NYC DOB Licensed Safety Manager is a requirement.
• Experience with large projects.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA construction standards, NYC DOB, and FDNY Safety Codes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related experience preferred.
• OSHA 500 trainer preferred.
• Capable of delivering all other compliance-based training, including First Aid, CPR, and Life Safety.
• Must reside in the tri‑state area.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

NYC Base Salary Range: $145,000- $180,000. The range stated is specific to New York City. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors, including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.