Job Summary

We are seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to join the $19.5 billion Redevelopment Program at JFK Airport. The Construction Safety Specialist will be responsible for technical and administrative duties essential to ensure that contractors conduct activities in compliance with all regulations and standards, and ensure fire safety programs and standards are properly adhered to.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review contracts, drawings and project-related documentation to ensure adherence.
• Ensure contractors are in compliance with OSHA, FDNY, NYCDOB, Local laws and all applicable regulations.
• Audit work operations and construction processes to ensure they conform to Health & Safety Programs, Job Hazard Analysis, Contract drawings, approved plans and all accepted safety procedures.
• Monitor work conditions, operations, practices, construction equipment and processes to evaluate effectiveness, adherence with accepted programs, required regulations, and alignment with all applicable safety policies.
• Provide daily reports to include photos and detailed account of safety observations, findings, safety deficiencies, and corrective measures.
• Conduct Accident, Incident and near miss investigations, root cause analysis and make recommendations to prevent recurrences.
• Provide Preliminary Information Reports on accident and incident investigation information.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, Local laws including DOT, DEP and any other applicable regulatory agency.
• Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC 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 to make technical recommendations based upon findings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident and accident Investigation and reporting and conduct root cause analysis and Job Hazard Analysis.

Salary: $60/hour - $69/hour

Company Overview

IslandSearch Group, Inc., D/B/A ISG Consultants, is an architecture, engineering, construction and environmental consulting and staff augmentation firm that was established in 2018. As a certified MBE, DBE and SBE firm, we have over 26 years of experience providing professional staff in support of programs and projects within the public and private sectors in the Tri-State area.

Please apply directly to AH@islandsearchgroup.com if you have an interest in exploring this opportunity.

IslandSearch Group, Inc. D/B/A ISG Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against based on disability.