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Safety Director
Murnane Building Contractors
Administration
Utica, NY, USA · Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 70k-120k / year
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
Role DescriptionMurnane Building Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced safety professional to oversee all aspects of our corporate safety program.Specific responsibilities include:- Maintenance and development of Corporate Safety Program- Keep 3rd party safety organizations up to date (e.g., Avetta, IS Networld)- Conduct project safety inspections- Monitor on and off-site project safety activities- Implementation of accident prevention methods- Investigate and monitor accident investigations- Implement emergency response programs- Conduct training for OSHA/Insurance compliance, including aiding in certification for the proper operation of vehicles/equipment- Develop lead and silica work plans for jobsites; maintain a database of plans for future use- Office and jobsite safety trainings; work with Superintendents/Project Managers/Engineers on addressing safety items on projects- Travel will be required; the company is based in New York, and works solely in New York at this time. There is an option of 4 cities (Plattsburgh/Utica/Syracuse/Albany) for a home office, but the position is company wide. A company vehicle and gas cards will be provided.- Coordinate OSHA/Insurance/3rd party safety inspections- Report accidents to insurance carrier, track progress of current insurance cases, and maintain records- Assist project sites with Hazardous Communication (SDS sheets)- Purchase personal protective equipment for offices- Chair the Employee Safety Committee activities- Act as liaison with governmental agencies for safety and environmental matters; ensure DOT and FMSCR complianceThis position is a direct report to the ownership team.Projects include commercial and multi-family residential buildings, educational and institutional, health care, correctional institutions, industrial plants, and waste water treatment facilities.Required qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Safety, Risk Management, or a related field of study; prior experience in construction safety, including fall/lead/respiratory protection; confined spaces; lock out/tag out; hazardous materials and heavy/aerial equipment. Knowledge of relevant codes/standards (OSHA Construction Standard, ANSI). Strong computer skills and written/verbal communication skills and ability to work closely with a large field force.Benefits:- Competitive Salary and Annual Discretionary Bonus- 401(k) and company Profit Sharing contributions- Company-paid Health and Dental insurance (No employee contributions)- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)- Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability insurance- Vision insurance- Paid Time Off- Paternity LeaveSalary: $70,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience level)If you are interested send a resume to cliftonpark@murnanebuilding.com.Murnane Building Contractor’s, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.