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Construction Safety Specialist
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
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Posted:
17 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Join us at the intersection of
INGENUITY&INCLUSION
About the Role
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI)is looking for an experiencedConstruction Safety Specialistto join our team and support a major capital construction program for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
In this field-based role you will work closely with project teams contractors Port Authority representatives and other stakeholders to help ensure construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable federal state and local safety fire and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in monitoring active construction operations identifying and addressing potential hazards documenting safety findings and supporting a strong culture of safety across complex infrastructure projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being on-site collaborating with diverse project partners and making a direct impact on the safe delivery of high-profile capital construction work. Join us as we continue to build a company based onIntegrity Excellence and Ingenuity.
INGENUITY&INCLUSION
About the Role
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI)is looking for an experiencedConstruction Safety Specialistto join our team and support a major capital construction program for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
In this field-based role you will work closely with project teams contractors Port Authority representatives and other stakeholders to help ensure construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable federal state and local safety fire and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in monitoring active construction operations identifying and addressing potential hazards documenting safety findings and supporting a strong culture of safety across complex infrastructure projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being on-site collaborating with diverse project partners and making a direct impact on the safe delivery of high-profile capital construction work. Join us as we continue to build a company based onIntegrity Excellence and Ingenuity.
What Youll Do
- Review contracts drawings health and safety plans and project documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Monitor contractor work operations equipment and construction practices to identify hazards and confirm alignment with approved safety programs job hazard analyses contract documents and accepted safety procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive site safety audits and inspections across active construction projects.
- Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA FDNY NYC Department of Buildings local laws and other applicable federal state and local regulations.
- Prepare daily safety reports that include photos observations deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
- Investigate accidents incidents and near misses; conduct root-cause analysis; and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
- Prepare preliminary information reports related to accident and incident investigations.
- Partner with Port Authority Resident Engineers agency safety representatives integrity monitors contractors insurance representatives and other project stakeholders.
- Evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety programs and provide technical recommendations based on findings.
What Youll Need
- At least five (5) years of construction safety experience including accident prevention and incident investigation on active construction sites.
- Valid NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
- Valid drivers license.
- Experience in building construction heavy civil work and major capital construction projects.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards NYC DOB requirements FDNY requirements local laws and other applicable regulatory agency standards.
- Knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment incident investigation and reporting root-cause analysis and job hazard analysis.
- Familiarity with National Fire Codes NFPA standards NYC and New Jersey fire codes and FDNY operations and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication organizational time-management and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety-related tracking or documentation software.
- Preferred Qualifications
- CHST certification or another recognized construction safety credential.
- Bachelors degree in safety management Construction Management or a related safety field.
- Experience supporting OCIP or CCIP projects.
- Previous Port Authority project experience.
- Work Environment and Requirements
- This is a field-based role requiring work at active construction sites. Candidates must be able to safely navigate large active and dynamic construction environments including walking for extended periods climbing stairs ladders and scaffolds and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Evening extended-hour overtime rotating-shift weekend and holiday work may be required based on project needs.
- The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and fingerprint-based criminal history records check to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) credential where applicable.
Benefits and Perks
Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities
Flexible Work Schedule
Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Program
401(k) Program with Employer Match
Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Employee Appreciation Program
IEI University
An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
You are welcome to be your authentic self
Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
Physical Demands
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and use hands to fingers. This job includes close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust and focus including looking at computer screens office equipment and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones tablets etc. and typing on keyboards and repetitive hand and arm movements. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and grasp using hands and fingers for small objects; bend at the waist and/or stoop or kneel. The employee may lift and/or move between 20 to 50 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and use hands to fingers. This job includes close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust and focus including looking at computer screens office equipment and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones tablets etc. and typing on keyboards and repetitive hand and arm movements. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and grasp using hands and fingers for small objects; bend at the waist and/or stoop or kneel. The employee may lift and/or move between 20 to 50 pounds.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We’re civil engineers – a diverse and experienced team excited by project challenges that tap into our passion for solving problems.
