Fire Safety and Security Manager

Position Overview

The Fire, Safety & Security Manager oversees physical security, fire safety, emergency response, and tenant compliance activities at NYCEDC City‑owned properties. The manager ensures contractors meet standards and that tenants comply with building policies, safety and regulatory obligations. The role acts as liaison between NYCEDC, contractors and tenants. Work includes special hours and 24/7 on‑call duties.

• Primary point of contact for outsourced security and fire safety contractor.
• Monitor daily contractor performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs, safety protocols, and compliance standards.
• Conduct contract reviews, performance audits, and compliance assessments.
• Address escalations, incident reviews, and operational issues involving contractor personnel.
• Maintain fire safety policies, emergency response plans, and evacuation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with fire codes and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate fire system inspections, equipment maintenance, safety audits, drills, and training for tenant groups.
• Investigate fire alarms, system malfunctions, and safety incidents.
• Implement physical security policies, access control, patrols, alarm response, and incident management.
• Lead investigations, report incidents, and take corrective actions.
• Conduct security risk assessments and site vulnerability reviews.
• Ensure tenants comply with building security, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct periodic tenant compliance audits for fire safety and building regulations.
• Provide guidance to tenants on security protocols and life‑safety standards.
• Review tenant fit‑out plans for security and fire‑safety compliance and coordinate with Facilities and contractors.
• Manage non‑compliance cases, issue corrective actions, and follow up on remediation.
• Review contractor proposals and invoices to prevent over payment.
• Forecast staffing and resource needs based on occupancy and risk.
• Support RFP processes and vendor selection for outsourced services.
• Track work orders in the automated system.
• Oversee security and fire‑safety systems (CCTV, access control, alarms, emergency communication).
• Produce incident, compliance, system performance, and KPI reports.
• Recommend technology enhancements to improve safety and security.

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, fire safety, occupational health & safety, business administration, or related field (preferred).
• 4+ years in security, fire safety, property management, or compliance; experience overseeing contractors is essential.
• Must possess or be able to pass any City‑required training or licensing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, fire protection, building regulations, and tenant compliance requirements.
• Valid NYS Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Advanced certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI (ASIS), NFPA Fire Inspector I/II, NEBOSH Fire Safety, IOSH Managing Safely, or Fire Safety Director.
• Formal training in fire safety or emergency management.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements including fire code, life safety standards, and tenant compliance frameworks.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety certification.
• NYC DOB 40‑Hour Site Safety Manager certification.

$80,000 – $82,000 USD

• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short‑term and long‑term coverageli>
• Life insurance and supplemental life coverage (100% employer‑covered)
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave – up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs:
  • Company‑paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax‑advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and more

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission‑driven, nonprofit organization that works to create a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. NYCEDC delivers sustainable infrastructure, supports innovation, and strengthens confidence in NYC as a great place for business. It offers competitive benefits and unique perks to support employee health, happiness, and work‑life balance.

NYCEDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.