Title/Role: Regional Safety Manager, Hudson Valley
Division: Hudson Valley
Location: Newburgh, NY
Reporting to: General Manager
Position Summary:The New York City Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture across all divisions. This includes strategic oversight, development, and implementation of companywide safety policies, procedures, and programs. This individual will lead the safety team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations. The person taking on this role must have a strong background in overall safety including safety planning, documentation, and handling accident investigations with the ability to set organizational safety strategies and mentor safety professionals.
Responsibilities:- Direct and oversee the continuous development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs
- Provide leadership and guidance to field staff to ensure consistent application of safety standards
- Conduct and oversee thorough accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring detailed documentation and corrective action plans
- Develop and review Safety Work Plans (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across all projects
- Collaborate with project management, field supervision, and clients to address safety concerns and implement corrective measures as needed
- Perform audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across all project sites, ensuring alignment with OSHA, DOT, DOB, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and external safety representatives
- Track, analyze, and report companywide safety metrics to executive leadership
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents
- Develop companywide training standards; serve as a certified OSHA trainer to deliver required courses
- Maintain documentation of safety certifications, training records, and compliance reporting
Qualifications:- Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations (Required/Preferred):
- C-3 Competent Person - Lead Certification, preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), required
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification, required
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), preferred
- NFPA 70e Supervisor Training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- HAZWOPER Training
- Education & Experience:
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive safety management experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a senior or corporate leadership role
- Experience leading investigations, writing detailed reports, and developing corrective action plans
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing companywide safety programs
- Experience as the head of safety on large-scale infrastructure projects
Advantages of Working at E-J:- Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
- Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
- Job training and mentorship
- Competitive compensation packages
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Merit-Based Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Salary Range: $130k-$170k/year
