Certified Site Safety Professional - NYC Metro Area

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, where we guide those in need towards the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. Be part of a resilient team that values collaboration and strives to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants. We believe every candidate brings something unique, so even if you're close to the ideal match, we encourage you to apply.

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive, and people prosper. Our culture, known as The Gallagher Way, is driven by our people—over 55,000 strong—who serve our clients with customized solutions to protect and fuel their futures.

Gallagher Bassett Technical Services seeks a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to join our Safety & Health Team. The ideal candidate must be proactive, capable of managing projects, and delivering quality consulting services with minimal supervision. This is a contract-based, full-time site safety management position overseeing safety operations for capital infrastructure construction projects in the New York City metro area. Work is expected to commence in spring 2025 and conclude by May 2030 (+5-year duration). The Site Safety Manager will be solely responsible for safety matters at the assigned work site, with no additional contract responsibilities.

Pay: $60-$100/hr depending on experience.

How you'll make an impact

• Report directly to the Director of Field Operations (NY Metro Area).
• Implement and enforce construction site safety programs compliant with federal, state, local regulations, and client requirements.
• Oversee all site activities related to safe work practices, including reviewing construction/engineering designs and plans.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to safety compliance, including fire/life safety, safety training, certifications, emergency procedures, plans, drills, and environmental safety/risk management.
• Perform daily safety inspections, audits, and operational safety readiness testing.
• Coordinate safety personnel for construction or build-out projects.
• Communicate and coordinate safety-related items with the General Contractor’s office.
• Be familiar with environmental regulations, workplace hazard controls, and provide recommendations to mitigate hazards.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, environmental health, or a related field.
• BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with at least 3 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience with civil tunneling and electrical infrastructure projects (e.g., utilities, hydroelectric dams, wind/solar, co-generation, transmission).
• Ability to instruct and train on-site personnel.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Preferred:

• Active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or other languages.
• Located in the NYC Metro area (Westchester County).

Behaviors

• Ability to negotiate on client properties, including walking, climbing, lifting, and standing.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and preparing reports.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for data interpretation and safety recommendations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
• Proactive attitude and customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, great teams, and exciting career opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans starting from day one.
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
• Flexible work hours (varies by office and role).
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive health and wellness programs.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity. Gallagher is committed to sustainability, supporting communities, and embracing diversity in all its forms, ensuring equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.