Senior Director Safety; Safety Oversight

Senior Director Safety (Safety Oversight)

Job : 13228

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Safety Oversight

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE:

Senior Safety Director (Security)

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/Safety

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Vice President, Safety (Security)

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

7 :00 AM to 3 :30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

1096

DEADLINE:

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The Senior Director Safety (Security) is a leadership position responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of security across all C&D construction job sites and related MTA facilities and properties. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Security, this role is focused on protecting personnel, equipment, and high-value assets in dynamic, high-risk environments.

This position leads the creation and enforcement of job site security protocols, oversees security operations, manages access control measures, and develops targeted training programs for field personnel, subcontractors, and site supervisors. A key function includes conducting regular site audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with security standards, theft prevention strategies, and emergency response procedures.

This role requires an experienced security leader with a deep understanding of construction site operations, strong situational awareness, and the ability to proactively mitigate risks in fast-paced, constantly evolving project environments. This position plays a vital role in ensuring project continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance from groundbreaking to completion.

Represent the Assistant Vice President of Security in day-to-day operations .

Ensure the safety and security of agency personnel, facilities, job sites, and critical infrastructure.

Oversight of C&D Security Operations, ensuring operational readiness and effective response, including the deployment and management of security personnel and contract staffing.

Development and implementation of security policies and procedures, including security bulletins and awareness messaging, along with mitigation strategies that support the continuity of operations in alignment with C&D and MTA-wide goals.

Oversee incident response planning, managing complex special event security operations, and perform comprehensive risk assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities.

Conduct thorough field observations, comprehensive audits, and in-depth investigations, ensuring the delivery of detailed investigative reports that led to clear and actional insights.

Manage security programs and state-mandated initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop and administer comprehensive security education and training programs for C&D internal and external stakeholders.

Evaluate C&D security performance to ensure ongoing enforcement of security controls and adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position serves as C&D’s lead representative for MTA-wide security initiatives, participates in systemwide emergency planning, and oversees the integration of security best practices and technologies in collaboration with MTA Security partners.

Engage and interface with governmental agencies and regulatory bodies as needed and assist with on-site inspections and follow-up actions.

Ability to respond to any job site location on a 24/7 basis when required.

Remains informed on new legislation and regulations and ensure compliance as required.

Bachelor ' s degree in Security Administration , Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Investigations, Criminology, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of related experien ce in progressively responsible positions related to security management, security operations, investigations, project management, or public administration.

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