Risk Management Safety Manager - Queens, NY

The Safety Manager serves as the Company’s technical safety leader, providing field-based safety expertise and operational support across all business divisions. In partnership with Operations, this position supports regulatory compliance, incident prevention, field investigations, and client-specific safety initiatives while helping to ensure safe work practices and operational consistency throughout the organization.

The Safety Manager serves as the Company’s subject matter expert for occupational safety by conducting field assessments, leading complex incident investigations, delivering technical safety training, interpreting regulatory requirements, and developing practical solutions that reduce organizational risk while supporting the Company’s commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

This position also serves as the Company’s primary technical safety resource for Operations, providing practical guidance that promotes safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and effective operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's technical resource for occupational safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk mitigation.
• Conduct field safety assessments, operational audits, hazard evaluations, and compliance inspections across all business divisions.
• Lead investigations involving serious employee injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, environmental incidents, and significant client-related events.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Coordinate incident documentation, evidence preservation, witness interviews, and investigative findings.
• Monitor OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDNY, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while communicating operational impacts and recommended corrective actions.
• Coordinate and support OSHA inspections, regulatory inquiries, and agency investigations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety policies, procedures, standards, and operational guidance.
• Deliver instructor-led safety and regulatory compliance training for supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Develop technical training programs, toolbox talks, and operational guidance supporting regulatory compliance and incident prevention.
• Provide day-to-day technical safety consultation and field support to Operations to address safety concerns, regulatory questions, and client-specific requirements.
• Coach operational leadership on safety performance, accountability, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Provide field consultation for high-risk work activities, specialty services, client-specific safety concerns, and unusual operational challenges.
• Participate in client meetings requiring technical safety expertise and support implementation of client-specific safety requirements.
• Support fleet safety initiatives, driver qualification programs, and investigations involving Company vehicles.
• Assist in evaluating new services, equipment, and operational processes from a safety and risk management perspective.
• Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, clients, consultants, contractors, insurance partners, and regulatory agencies to resolve complex safety-related issues.
• Prepare reports, presentations, incident summaries, safety metrics, and technical documentation supporting departmental and executive initiatives.
• Support special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and emerging departmental priorities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or a related field is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related professional experience may be considered.

Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible occupational safety experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and diverse work environments required.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering instructor-led safety training.
• Experience partnering with operational leadership to improve workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 511 is required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
• Additional industry-specific certifications, as appropriate.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational safety principles, and industry best practices.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate practical solutions to operational leadership.
• Ability to influence and build collaborative working relationships without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to prioritize field activities, manage multiple assignments, and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and practical risk management solutions.

About:

Collins Building Services (CBS) is proud to be a leading firm in facility management throughout the New York Tri-State area for over 30 years. Clients choose us for our commitments of superior quality service, transparency, and innovation, tailored to their individual needs. With over 3,200 employees, Collins Building Services’ operations team is responsible for providing the excellent service that has been recognized throughout the industry.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established company that is investing in constant innovation, turning customer feedback into actionable insights for business success and solutions. If you want to work for a company that’s focused on providing you the best experience with a continued focus on your personal growth and development – join the CBS Operations Team!
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Collins Building Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or handicap, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.​