Introduction
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview
Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking an Onsite Safety Professional to work on construction sites in New York City Metropolitan area. We are a highly energetic company and offer competitive benefits.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and proactive safety professional to ensure that safety and health procedures are followed on the construction project.
Pay: $30-$45/hr depending on experience
Hours: This is an as needed position - hours may vary
How you'll make an impact
Job Duties
The Safety Professional to act as the on-site Safety Consultant to assist in improving safety performance on the construction and/or demolition project. The Safety Professional’s activities may include the following:
- Collect and maintain copies of Subcontractor Safety Programs in the jobsite field office.
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Perform new worker safety orientations that are intended to provide general hazard recognition about conditions specific to the site and maintain a written record of orientations in the safety file. If approved by the Client, a Hardhat sticker program will be implemented.
- Verify and document the onsite subcontractor safety representatives/competent persons.
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The Safety Professional will coordinate regular Project Safety Meetings, maintaining minutes or some other record. These may be a segment of the regularly scheduled coordination meetings or a separate meeting specifically for safety.
- The Safety Professional will collect weekly toolbox talk meeting minutes from Subcontractor Safety Representatives/Competent Persons.
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The Safety Professional shall inspect, on a regular basis, areas and items throughout the jobsite in an attempt to determine that the conditions at the site meet the requirements of Federal, State and Local Standards, and the Loss Control Program implemented for the project. Inspections shall not include technical inspections relating to any aspect of design, structural integrity or the means and method of work. The Safety Professional shall maintain a written log of inspections. If unsafe acts or conditions are observed the Safety Professional shall note these observations in the daily log, note the subcontractor that any recommendation for correction was made to, and indicate the date that the item was corrected by the person or company notified.
- If necessary, comprehensive accident investigations will be conducted by the Safety Professional; investigation can include interviews, photographs and written reporting.
- The Safety Professional shall coordinate loss control inspections with insurance broker, carrier representatives and accompany any regulatory official on safety inspections.
- The Safety Professional must be on the job while work is in progress and must be available to work at times that coincide with the normal working hours of the job, including overtime, shift, nights, weekend and/or holiday work.
About You
Requirements
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Minimum of five years of experience working in/with the construction field
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62 hour supervisor SST card
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40 hour site safety manager course
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32 supported scaffold
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32 suspended scaffold
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S56 CSFSM certificate
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English/Spanish speaking a plus
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
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Life and accident insurance
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401(K) and Roth options
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Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
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Educational expense reimbursement
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Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
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Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
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Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
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Training programs
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Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
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Charitable matching gift program
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And more...
**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
