Site Safety Manager – Spearhead Safety and Compliance for Complex Industrial Operations

Job Overview

• Company: R Baker & Son
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
• Location: NY/NJ Metropolitan area (In person)
• Job/Employment Type: Full-time
• Project Scope: Heavy rigging, plant dismantling, crane operations, and selective demolition
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Active NYC DOB Site Safety Manager License, 62-Hour SST Supervisor Card, Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card, 40-Hour Site Safety Manager Course Certificate

The Opportunity

You will step into a crucial leadership role, directing field safety across high-stakes demolition and industrial rigging sites. Working on landmark industrial projects, you will protect field crews while driving 100% regulatory compliance. This is your chance to showcase your safety expertise and elevate operational standards for a 91-year-old, family-owned industry pioneer.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Enforce comprehensive site safety protocols across specialized plant dismantling, crane setups, and selective demolition projects.
• Execute regular field safety audits, detailed hazard assessments, and job safety analyses tailored to complex job sites.
• Lead specialized safety training sessions, including toolbox talks, confined space entry protocols, and equipment safety.
• Investigate near-misses and site incidents through root-cause analysis to implement immediate, effective corrective actions.
• Maintain absolute compliance with OSHA, NYC DOB, and local environmental safety regulations across all assigned projects.
• Coordinate directly with site supervisors and unionized trade crews to foster a proactive, zero-incident safety culture.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated field safety supervision in high-risk, complex construction or demolition environments.
• Active NYC DOB Site Safety Manager License (physical card or current DOB License Renewal Receipt).
• Valid 62-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card compliant with NYC Local Law 196.
• Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card and 40-Hour Site Safety Manager Course Certificate with active refreshers.
• Physical capability to perform rigorous site inspections, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and navigating active terrain.
• Absolute flexibility to travel across the NY/NJ Metro area, with occasional travel to other states and Puerto Rico.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Valid 32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor or 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User certifications.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Active FDNY Fire Safety Manager (F-87) certification for managing complex hot work operations.
• Professional bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Funded 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off allocation.

About Us

For over 90 years, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Inc. has been a trusted leader in the dismantling, rigging, and demolition industry. Our unionized workforce takes on challenging, high-profile projects across North America, including refineries and pharmaceutical plants. We are committed to employee retention and professional growth. Learn more at https://www.rbaker.com.

R Baker & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.