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Construction Safety Manager/Trainer

Merit Apprenticeship Alliance
East Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

The Safety Resource Developer is a full-time, non-exempt professional position effective October 1, 2025.

Do you have a background in commercial construction with an OSHA 500, and are qualified to teach the OSHA 10 and 30 construction safety courses? Do you believe that most accidents are preventable? Can you walk a job site to identify hazards to help others develop good safety construction skills? Do you like working closely with contractors?


Yes? We have a Safety Resource Developer position available in NY for you!


Based out of East Syracuse, we are looking for a self-directed, good natured and organized individual to spearhead our safety program - from conducting safety inspections to training workers on safety protocols and reporting accidents.


This project requires travel to contractor locations across New York State.

We are a small, friendly (dog and people) office of 6, business casual culture with a focus on our mission to support the construction industry with quality, hands-on training and safety services.


The position is responsible for the following:

  • Engaging contractors to take advantage of Alliance safety services.
  • Conducting walk-through surveys of workplace areas where hazards exist or may exist to identify sources of hazards to employees, with special attention paid to the OSHA “Local or National Emphasis Programs focus” hazards.
  • Training contractors' field and management employees on safe practices and procedures; delivering the OSHA 10 & 30 construction outreach courses.
  • Helping contractors improve existing safety training, policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Teaching workers to identify and avoid hazards, use of PPE and engineered safety solutions, obligations under OSHA, and jobsite safety rules and practices, including delivery of the OSHA 10/30-hour construction safety outreach program to contractors and their employees.
  • Measuring the impact of the training by conducting ongoing jobsite risk assessments and safety audits to gauge improvements in safety performance.


The minimum qualifications for the Safety Resource Developer are:

· 5 years of experience in safety management in construction and equipment shops

· Current OSHA certification to teach OSHA outreach courses under Construction CFR 1926.

· Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards

· Excellent communication and leadership skills

· Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other safety software programs


Base Salary: 95k-110k per year (DOE); Exempt, Full Time

Vacation/Holiday

401K after 1 year

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period. Candidates must submit to a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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