Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Safety Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons!

Program Background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as the site safety lead for the support and execution partner (SEP) of the NJ Surface Alignment, Package 3, of the Gateway Program, this position will be a key leader within the Program.
• Overseeing the DB contractor and Sub-contractors in monitoring safety adherence to all local, state and federal regulations as well as the procedures and programs detailed in the contractor’s health and safety plan (HASP) and security plan.
• Lead the development of the safety culture for the SEP NJ TRANSIT TEAM.
• Oversees Safety Team who will develop and report daily on observations made (both positive and negative) that affected work site safety.
• Responsible for review of DB Contractor’s submittals including safety plans, permits and other submittals for regulatory compliance and monitor work activity accordingly.
• Oversee safety team as well as conduct, attend & report on project safety meetings, toolbox talks, standdowns & other engagements from the aspect of safety.
• Interface, interact with and support GDC Programmatic Safety Executive and support GDC Corporate Safety Guidelines.
• Respond, report and investigate incidents that may occur 24/7, and ensure process is followed through completion.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 10-15+ years experience managing safety programs on civil construction projects
• Minimum 4 years’ rail experience
• Minimum OSHA 10 required

Desired Skills

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications (STC, CHST, SMS, ASP, CSP)
• NJ Transit experience
• Experience with Mega Projects in the Rail and Transit industry
• Experience working with multiple partners and clients
• AMTRAK Safety Training
• Desirable with active AMTRAK ROW card
• Training in incident investigations (Tap Root, Latent Cause, Top Set, etc.)
• Tunneling experience a plus
• OSHA 30 training desirable

Benefits

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Pay

Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.