Safety Manager; On-Site

About Us

We are a leading, single‑source electrical construction and telecommunications services supplier for the New York metropolitan area. Our expertise includes tenant fit‑out, power infrastructure, data center infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design‑build, installation, and maintenance.

Forest Electric NY is committed to strengthening our culture of safety awareness, accountability, and proactive field execution. We are seeking a full‑time on‑site Safety Manager who will serve as a consistent, professional presence on our project sites – conducting safety inspections, identifying and resolving safety concerns, and fostering strong working relationships with general contractors, site leadership, and field personnel. The Safety Manager will work alongside the current lead of our safety program.

The Safety Manager will assist in managing the organization’s Safety Program, including:

• Updating and creating safety policies and procedures
• Building and maintaining safety training schedules and continued education programs
• Implementing new safety initiatives and tracking their effectiveness
• Coordinate with Corporate safety programs and collaborate with Company and Corporate safety teams
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance of reporting and documentation
• Attending relevant seminars, trainings, and EMCOR safety conferences
• Partnering with Local Union #3 and JIB safety teams
• Communicating safety expectations clearly to field leadership and crews
• Monitoring and interpreting key safety metrics and trends
• Managing PPE inventory, distribution, and quality control
• Reviewing Methods of Procedure (MOP) and Pre‑Task Plans
• Being physically present for all shutdowns, tie‑ins, live work, and other high‑risk tasks

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct regular, documented field safety inspections of all work activities
• Identify hazards, document concerns, and ensure timely corrective actions
• Work to build productive, solution‑focused relationships with general contractors and their safety departments
• Serve as the main safety point of contact with general contractors, property owners, and client safety teams
• Collaborate with general contractor safety personnel to align expectations and resolve safety conflicts professionally
• Engage foremen and field personnel in meaningful safety discussions and follow‑ups
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre‑task planning reviews
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and property owner requirements
• Conduct near‑miss, accident, and injury investigations
• Maintain PPE compliance and ensure availability of required equipment
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, Task Hazard Analyses, and action plans
• Perform equipment inspections (PPE, harnesses, cords, ladders, lifts, tools, etc.)
• Provide first aid where appropriate and accompany injured workers to medical facilities
• Ensure consistent enforcement of safety policies
• Document and communicate disciplinary actions when required

• 62‑hour Site Safety Supervisor card
• Site Safety Manager Certification through the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) highly preferred
• Board of Certified Safety Professional
• Ability to identify known and potential safety related exposures

While visiting job site locations, the employee may be required to work indoors / outdoors, be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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