Safety Manager-Marine Infrastructure-NYC,NY Needed-NYC,NY,USA Area

Weeks Marine, a leader in marine infrastructure construction, partners with Kiewit to uphold a steadfast commitment to safety across all projects and offices. With a guiding principle of 'Nobody Gets Hurt,' Weeks Marine emphasizes the utmost importance of employee safety while delivering complex marine construction services. Spanning private and governmental sectors, Weeks Marine operates with a robust fleet and extensive expertise, making it a comprehensive provider for marine construction and environmental projects. Headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, the company manages regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, allowing it to offer localized support and broad operational reach across multiple geographies. Their culture encourages mobility and career development by aligning team placements with ongoing work demands, skillsets, and career goals, fostering a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. This senior-level Safety Manager position is full-time and based out of Cranford, NJ, with assignments primarily throughout the Northeast region. The role is integral to managing, supporting, and auditing environmental health and safety programs on various construction projects. It involves the oversight of project-level safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, and developing training materials and systems to maintain high safety standards. The Safety Manager will routinely inspect sites and equipment, identify hazards, and recommend safety improvements to mitigate risks related to chemical, physical, and biological exposures. By analyzing occupational illness and accident data, the manager plays a critical role in enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency. Interaction with regulatory agencies such as OSHA officials during site visits is a key responsibility, underscoring the role’s importance in regulatory compliance and safety leadership. The ideal candidate brings at least eight years of experience specifically in safety management within heavy civil construction projects, a degree in Occupational or Environmental Safety or a related field, and certifications like CSP or CHST are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel supports their administrative and reporting duties. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the physical ability to access all construction site areas under varying conditions. Additional preferred credentials include CPR, First Aid, EMT, and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications. This position demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic who can work independently or within teams while professionally managing complex and diverse workload demands. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on factors such as education, experience, and location. Weeks Marine emphasizes a comprehensive benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness programs, and retirement plans with matching contributions. Their inclusive environment champions equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity and ensuring decisions are free from discrimination. This Safety Manager role is central to Weeks Marine's mission to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible marine construction services, making it an excellent opportunity for safety professionals committed to excellence and team success.

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary