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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to work in the NY/NJ area. This role is essential for ensuring contractors conduct activities in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local fire and safety regulations and standards, aiming to eliminate hazardous practices and conditions. The specialist will also ensure fire safety programs and standards are properly adhered to at Port Authority and Leaseholder construction sites.

Responsibilities

Review contracts, drawings, and project-related documentation for adherence.
Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYCDOB, Local laws, and all applicable regulations.
Review contractor Health and Safety Plan submittals.
Audit work operations and construction processes for conformity with Health & Safety Programs, Job Hazard Analysis, Contract drawings, and approved plans.
Monitor work conditions, operations, practices, construction equipment, and processes to evaluate effectiveness and adherence to accepted programs, regulations, and safety policies.
Provide daily reports to Port Authority, including photos and detailed accounts of safety observations, findings, deficiencies, and corrective measures.
Conduct Accident, Incident, and near miss investigations, root cause analysis, and make recommendations to prevent recurrences.
Provide Port Authority with Preliminary Information Reports on accident and incident investigation information.
Interact and collaborate with Port Authority Resident Engineers, Agency Safety Representatives, Integrity Monitors, Stakeholders, insurance brokers, and affiliated representatives.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, including conducting investigations and accident prevention at construction sites or related fields.
Possess a valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST).
Possess OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated experience on Major Capital Construction projects, including heavy civil infrastructure construction.
Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Safety and regulations, including OSHA 1926 Standards, NYC DOB Code, FDNY, and Local laws (DOT, DEP, etc.).
Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC and NJ Fire Codes, Rules of the City of NY, and FDNY operations and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety programs and make technical recommendations.
Demonstrated knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident and accident investigation and reporting, root cause analysis, and Job Hazard Analysis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with OSHA and FDNY inspectors, construction inspectors, contractors, management, safety professionals, workers, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge using computer safety software for managing and tracking project hazards, incidents, and program documentation.
Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Construction Safety
Investigations
Accident Prevention
OSHA Compliance
FDNY Compliance
NYCDOB Compliance
Health and Safety Plan Review
Work Auditing
Safety Monitoring
Reporting
Root Cause Analysis
Hazard Recognition
Hazard Assessment
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Computer Safety Software Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Location

NY/NJ area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or Construction Management, or College Degree in a safety related field from an accredited institution (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $170,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Reward & Recognition Program
Optional Wellbeing Benefits
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.