JASON T. SOOKWAH
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated construction site safety professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience managing safety on major construction projects across New York City, including foundations, high-rises, and heavy highway infrastructure. Proven expertise in coordinating across trades, enforcing compliance with NYC DOB, FDNY, and OSHA standards, and fostering safe, incident-free job sites. Safety-conscious Site Safety Coordinator skilled in maintaining high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response planning. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations. Committed to fostering safe work environments through continuous improvement strategies and effective team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Manager/ FDNY CSFSM
Gomez Safety
New York, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored job sites for unsafe conditions and took appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
- Provided onsite training sessions to workers regarding safe work practices and hazardous materials handling.
- Performed regular workplace hazard evaluations using OSHA standards as guidelines.
- Enforce compliance with NYC DOB Building Code, FDNY Fire Code, and OSHA standards.
- Conduct daily trade coordination meetings to preemptively address safety risks.
Vice President - Site Safety Manager/CSFSM
GRD Safety Inc.
New York, NY
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Enforce compliance with NYC DOB Building Code, FDNY Fire Code, and OSHA standards.
- Conduct daily trade coordination meetings to preemptively address safety risks.
- Oversaw safety at multiple high-profile NYC projects, including: 1499 Bedford Ave, 2886 Atlantic Ave, 1351 Jerome Ave, and 526 Baltic St.
Site Safety Manager / FDNY CSFSM (S-56)
KSK Construction Group
New York, NY
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored active job sites for safety compliance.
- Led daily safety briefings and coordination meetings with subcontractors.
- Site: 212 East 125th Street, New York, NY
Concrete Safety Manager
Highbury Construction
New York, NY
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Created and enforced company-wide safety protocols.
- Conducted regular staff training and safety assessments.
- Mitigated on-site hazards and enforced regulatory compliance.
Site Safety Director
High-Rise Safety Systems Inc.
New York, NY
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Directed safety operations across multiple active NYC sites.
- Trained teams in rigging, crane ops, and heavy equipment use.
- Coordinated critical lifts and material rigging with subcontractors.
Ironworker / Crane Safety Director
Local 46 Ironworkers
New York, NY
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Developed safety strategies for crane operations on major NYC high-rises.
- Led rigging operations and trained ironworkers in safe practices.
- Led multiple IIF (Incident and Injury-Free) projects.
- Supervised multi-million-dollar high-rise residential builds and foundations.
- Mentored 20+ ironworkers and apprentices.
- Participated in Hurricane Sandy 'Build it Back' recovery efforts and Belmar boardwalk rebuild.
- Ironworker during 9/11 Memorial construction.
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY
Skills
- Construction Safety Management
- NYC DOB Compliance
- FDNY Compliance
- OSHA CFR 1926 Compliance
- Hazard Identification & Prevention
- High-Risk Operations & Crane Safety
- Team Collaboration & Trade Coordination
- Safety Training & Supervision
- Task Prioritization in High-Pressure Environments
- Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) Leadership
Accomplishments
- Led multiple IIF (Incident and Injury-Free) projects.
- Supervised multi-million-dollar high-rise residential builds and foundations.
- Mentored 20+ ironworkers and apprentices.
- Participated in Hurricane Sandy 'Build it Back' recovery efforts and Belmar boardwalk rebuild.
- Ironworker during 9/11 Memorial construction.
Certifications And Professional Memberships
- NYC DOB Site Safety Manager
- NYC DOB Concrete Safety Manager
- NYC Construction Superintendent
- FDNY Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (S-56)
- NYC DOB 62-Hour SST Supervisor
- OSHA Authorized Trainer (OSHA 500)
- Member - American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
- Member - International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers
Timeline
Site Safety Manager/ FDNY CSFSM
Gomez Safety
12.2024 - Current
Site Safety Manager / FDNY CSFSM (S-56)
KSK Construction Group
07.2021 - 04.2022
Concrete Safety Manager
Highbury Construction
06.2019 - 09.2020
Vice President - Site Safety Manager/CSFSM
GRD Safety Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2024
Site Safety Director
High-Rise Safety Systems Inc.
12.2013 - 09.2018
Ironworker / Crane Safety Director
Local 46 Ironworkers
04.2006 - 11.2013
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College - CUNY