Safety Director

  • Long Island City, New York
  • Full Time
Safety Director
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and manage the continuous development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and guidance to safety managers and field staff, ensuring the consistent application of safety standards across all projects.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to safety managers and field staff to ensure consistent safety standards.
  • Conduct thorough accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring detailed documentation and corrective actions.
  • 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.
  • Perform audits, inspections, and compliance reviews ensuring alignment with OSHA, DOT, DOB, EPA, NFPA, and other regulations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and external safety representatives.
  • Track, analyze, and report companywide safety metrics to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents.
  • Develop companywide training standards and serve as a certified OSHA trainer to deliver courses.
  • Maintain documentation of safety certifications, training records, and compliance reporting.
Essential Skills
  • 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 (transit, rail, power, or design-build).
  • Experience with MTA NYCT and Port Authority.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
  • NFPA 70e Supervisor Training.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Extensive MTA NYCT and Port Authority experience.
  • MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification.
  • Hazwoper Training.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • C-3 Competent Person Lead Certification, preferred.
  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), preferred.
  • NYC DOB Licensed Safety Manager (LSM), preferred.
Work Environment

This position requires on-site presence at various project locations. The work environment is dynamic and involves collaboration with project teams and regulatory bodies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Island City, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

EJ Electric is a union-affiliated contractor, so many field employees receive benefits through the Joint Industry Board (JIB) + IBEW Local 3, not just the company directly.

Healthcare & Insurance

Medical, hospital, and prescription drug coverage

Dental + vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage (short- and long-term) [jibei.org], [nycedwf.com]

Retirement

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Annuity plan (common in union electrical packages) [jibei.org]

Additional Benefits

Paid family leave

Legal services plan

Supplemental unemployment / holiday benefits

Tool & clothing allowances (varies by division)

Continuing education & apprenticeship training programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Island City,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through

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With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

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please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job ID: 523484642
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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