Site Safety Manager (SSM)

NYC DOB Licensed Site Safety Manager (SSM)

Location: New York City / Greater NYC Area

Salary: $140,000–$180,000

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

A well-established general contractor is seeking an experienced NYC Department of Buildings Licensed Site Safety Manager (SSM) to provide on-site safety leadership for complex commercial, institutional, and public-sector construction projects.

The Site Safety Manager will be responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant job site while working closely with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel. This individual will oversee regulatory compliance, identify and correct hazards, maintain required safety documentation, and coordinate with inspectors and other regulatory representatives.

Candidates do not need to currently hold the job title of Site Safety Manager. Experienced Construction Superintendents, General Superintendents, and other senior field leaders are encouraged to apply, provided they have the required construction safety background and hold the required active licenses and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety oversight and enforce OSHA, NYC DOB, project-specific safety plans, and applicable NYC construction regulations.
• Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and ensure timely corrective action.
• Lead pre-task safety planning and review JHAs/JSAs, PPE requirements, worker training, and safety controls.
• Monitor higher-risk construction activities, including elevated work, demolition, hot work, material handling, and equipment operations.
• Maintain required Site Safety Plans, daily Site Safety Logs, permits, and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Coordinate safety requirements with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Serve as the site safety representative during NYC DOB inspections, audits, and regulatory walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NYC Building Code Chapter 33 requirements.
• Verify required SST cards, licenses, training, and other worker safety credentials.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of construction field experience with significant responsibility for job site safety.
• Previous employment specifically as a Site Safety Manager is not required.
• Construction Superintendents, General Superintendents, and other field leaders are encouraged to apply if their experience includes substantial responsibility for construction safety.
• Qualified Superintendent candidates should have hands-on experience with safety enforcement, pre-task planning, JHAs/JSAs, hazard identification, subcontractor compliance, safety documentation, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of NYC DOB requirements, OSHA regulations, and NYC Building Code Chapter 33.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, trades, field leadership, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Large-scale commercial, institutional, public-sector, or complex NYC building construction experience is preferred.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

All required credentials must be current and active, including for candidates coming from a Superintendent background.

• Active NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager (SSM) License
• 40-Hour NYC DOB-Approved Site Safety Manager Course
• Current 8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher
• 62-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• FDNY S-56 Construction Site Fire Safety Manager Certificate of Fitness
• FDNY F-60 Certificate of Fitness
• FDNY G-60 Certificate of Fitness

Preferred Background:

• Safety leadership on major commercial, institutional, public-sector, or complex NYC construction projects.
• Superintendent experience involving direct responsibility for job site safety.
• Familiarity with NYC construction inspections, safety documentation, and multi-trade subcontractor coordination.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

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