Senior Safety Manager Hudson Tunnel Project New York

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You'll need to have:

• Ten years' experience implementing, monitoring and managing safety for heavy civil construction programs/projects.
• Experience in employee engagement and soliciting feedback to create change.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• OSHA 30.
• An open mind with the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the work and personnel change.

You'll need to think:

• Beyond compliance.
• Continuous improvement.
• Human error is inevitable and should be planned for during risk assessments.
• That people don't fit into systems but systems are tailored to the people who use them.
• What can I do to make it easier for employees to be safe? (innovative work procedures, new tools, different material).

Ideally you will have:

• Tunneling experience.
• Experience supporting/supervising safety professionals.
• Experience in Federal Transit Agency projects.
• Relevant degree in Environmental, Health and/or Safety Science.
• Familiarity with transit agencies (Such as PANYNJ, NJT, MTA, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Experience in delivery in programs or portfolios of significant value >$1bn is a significant advantage.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• OSHA 500.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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