Environmental Health and Safety Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our safety program for major projects in the greater New York City area.

The Safety Manager will oversee the implementation of safety programs for the projects in their assigned Area. To be successful in this role you'll possess the ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This involves conducting inspections and investigating incidents. A key aspect is promoting a safety-first culture within the organization.

Your Impact

• Provide strategic safety guidance to the project teams
• Consult with the client on project-related safety planning, issues and initiatives
• Review and comment on contractor adherence to OSHA, contractual safety requirements and local regulations
• Review safe work plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to verify that they meet MM and project specifications
• Develop, conduct, and track/record daily and monthly required safety metrics and project status
• Review hazard analyses and verify implementation of controls
• Develop and monitor the process to verify proper levels of safety training and coordinate overall task-specific safety training where required, mentor, coach, and train technical field staff
• Confirm proper personal protective equipment is available and used by workers
• Actively engage in the process of pre-qualifying subcontractors
• Review all subcontractors Hazard Analyses and Project-Specific Safety Plans prior to start of services to verify that subcontracted work methods address identified and potential hazards and comply with MM and client safety SOPs
• Manage the delivery of regulatory and customer required safety training
• Interface with direct and client Contractors, managers, supervisors, team leads, and team members on safety aspects of work efforts to promote open communication and foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Collect and document site Postings and OSHA required information for state and company reporting. Respond to, report, and coordinate investigations into incidents and near-misses as required
• Conduct safety observations and share best practices
• Conduct, document, and timely submit required safety reports and project safety deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in occupational health, safety, or a related field - or equivalent experience
• BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar certification preferred
• 10+ years construction Safety experience
• 5+ years overseeing Safety on large construction projects
• 5+ years Safety Program Management experience
• Experience/knowledge of New York State and New York city construction regulations and standards
• Ability and willingness to travel in the greater NYC region

Required Capabilities and Training

• Able to build relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and construction personnel
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Demeanor that promotes collaboration, teamwork, safety consciousness, open-mindedness with a positive approach to problem solving
• Instill and promote a culture of caring throughout the lifecycle of the program
• Strong technical knowledge of regulatory standards and safety best practices
• Experience in developing and presenting safety training materials
• Effective and efficient use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and digital applications
• Have a thorough knowledge of OSHA’s 1926 & 1910, Subpart Standards
• Possess working knowledge of NYC DOB Chapter 33
• Possess a working knowledge of the FDNY’s Chapter 14 safety requirements
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• OSHA 10, 30, and/or 500 series training
• NYC- SST training
• 40 hr HAZWOPER a plus
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens
• Ability to develop, review and recommend comments for submitted Health and Safety Plans (HASP) by contractors
• Possess the ability to use computer applications
• Ability to work under pressure

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $113,000 - $135,000. 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.