Safety Engineer at Schimenti Construction Company

<p><strong>At Schimenti Construction Company</strong>, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands.&nbsp; In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR).&nbsp; Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Safety Engineer</strong> to support the health and safety compliiance of our construction projects.&nbsp; This role will require frequent weekly travel to project sites throughout the New York and Northeast..</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in proactively planning and implementing Schimenti’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment</li> <li>Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations</li> <li>Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Issue confined area entry and “hot work” permits as required</li> <li>Assist in conducting employee, health and insurance inspectors on walk-throughs at site visits</li> <li>Coordinate/ assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.</li> <li>Identification of Safety exposures: Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, 02, noise test to ensure safe working conditions</li> <li>Incident resolution- compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents</li> <li>Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made</li> <li>Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents in regards to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization</li> <li>Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations</li> <li>Understand NYC Department of Building code, Chapter 33 and stay up to date with any amendments</li> <li>Initiate, support, and help coordinate safety training courses with team members</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred</li> <li>5+ years of experience within the construction industry within a safety role</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 95% of the week to various project locations</li> <li>High energy and drive, and an ability to work independently in a trustworthy manner</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to collaborate and partner effectively at every level of the organization</li> <li>OSHA 30&nbsp;</li> <li>Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>