Safety Engineer

At Schimenti Construction Company , 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. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support the health and safety compliiance of our construction projects. This role will require frequent weekly travel to project sites throughout the New York and Northeast..

Key Responsibilities

Assist in proactively planning and implementing Schimenti’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment

Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations

Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Issue confined area entry and “hot work” permits as required

Assist in conducting employee, health and insurance inspectors on walk-throughs at site visits

Coordinate/ assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.

Identification of Safety exposures: Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, 02, noise test to ensure safe working conditions

Incident resolution- compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents

Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made

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

Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations

Understand NYC Department of Building code, Chapter 33 and stay up to date with any amendments

Initiate, support, and help coordinate safety training courses with team members

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred

5+ years of experience within the construction industry within a safety role

Ability to travel up to 95% of the week to various project locations

High energy and drive, and an ability to work independently in a trustworthy manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate and partner effectively at every level of the organization

OSHA 30

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation