KENNETH GIACCHI
Summary
Results-driven Safety Professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in construction safety management and loss control on major infrastructure programs. Currently managing two large-scale MTA OCIP programs covering 100+ projects valued at over $4 billion. Excel at delivering safety and occupational health thought leadership, providing enterprise-level oversight, and partnering with executive leadership to enhance safety planning, processes, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Expertise in incident investigation, risk mitigation, mentoring high-performing safety teams, and driving continuous improvement. Seeking a senior leadership role with Mace on the Gateway Program / Hudson Tunnel Project to deliver high-impact risk management and HSW team integration on this transformative $12 billion infrastructure initiative.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Loss Control Consultant
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Direct oversight of two MTA OCIP Programs covering 100+ construction projects with $4+ Billion total value in active construction - providing comprehensive safety oversight and loss control services.
- Lead and mentor approximately 15 safety consultants across four consulting firms, optimizing schedules and performance to maximize coverage of high-risk activities and poor performing contractor to reduce at-risk observations/incidents.
- Analyze safety metrics by risk category, severity, contract, and contractor using proprietary software; develop targeted action plans to address highest exposure areas and improve overall program performance.
- Prepare and facilitate executive-level meetings and agendas with MTA C&D business units and senior personnel on critical safety topics; deliver daily and weekly summary updates to the Deputy Director of MTA Risk Management.
- Enforce MTA-Specific safety requirements on OCIP contracts.
- Monitor upcoming MTA Construction Projects, coordinate comprehensive risk assessments, and facilitate Safety Kick-Off Meetings to proactively identify and mitigate anticipated hazards and ensure full alignment with MTA specific safety requirements.
- Review submitted MPT Plans, Safe Work Plans, and Rigging Plans for accuracy and compliance; provide revision or approvals to ensure safe execution of construction tasks.
- Oversee incident reporting and root cause investigation, collaborate with contractors to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Review all Daily Safety Reports and ensure same-day closure of at-risk observations.
- Mentor consultants on high quality report crafting and effective onsite engagements.
- Collaborate with MTA Business Units to support underperforming contractors through targeted mentorship.
Safety Manager
E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Enforced E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc. Corporate Health and Safety Program on the $400 Million Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project.
- Performed thorough accident/incident investigations, identify root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed all safety documentation, including New Hire Orientations, Daily Safety Reports, Safe Work Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, Toolbox Talks, Etc.
- Conducted site inspections, coached field teams, and ensured subcontractor compliance with owner safety requirements.
- Identification of hazards in the work zone and directed site personnel to implement immediate corrective actions.
- Procured and supplied required safety equipment to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
Safety Manager
El Sol Contracting & Construction Corporation
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Enforced El Sol's Corporate Health and Safety Program.
- Led safety oversight and compliance for $400+ Million Rehabilitation of the Bruckner Expressway Projects Parts 2 and 3 under NYSDOT contract.
- Led safety oversight and compliance for $225+ Million Restore the George Washington Bridge under Port Authority contract.
- Delivered OSHA 30 Training Classes for company personnel Promoted a strong safety culture involving upper management, supervisors, and field teams.
- Conducted daily jobsite inspections, identified hazards, and collaborated with crews and subcontractors to eliminate or mitigate risks in the field.
- Managed all safety documentation, including Daily Safety Reports, Job Hazards Briefings, Safe Work Plans, Incident Reports, Toolbox Talks, Etc.
- Performed root cause accident/incident investigations and drove corrective actions; led in site walkthroughs with loss control and insurance consultants.
Safety Manager
Let It Grow, Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Enforced Health and Safety Program, conducted daily jobsite inspections, and led safety meetings.
- Advised upper management of safety requirements.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA and DOB regulations on all projects.
- Maintained all safety records and procured necessary safety equipment to support field operations.
Infection Control Assistant
Hackettstown Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with the Infection Control team to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections through infection prevention activities.
- Conducted regular hand hygiene audits and tracked compliance across multiple hospital departments.
- Pinpointed hand hygiene noncompliance by observing staff entering and exiting patient rooms, documenting failures before entry, after exit, or both to highlight specific improvement opportunities.
- Reported and summarized hang washing audit findings, identifying trends for department leads to support infection prevent efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Centenary University
Hackettstown, New JerseySkills
- OSHA regulations
- MTA regulations
- NYC DOB safety regulations
- Analyzation of safety metrics
- Proprietary software systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Executive communication
- Management of large-scale safety programs
- Performance improvement
Certification
- CSP, ASP and CHST via Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- ARM via The Institutes
- CRIS via International Risk and Management Institute
- Rutgers School of Public Health - Construction Safety and Health Specialist: (OSHA 30, 500, 502, 510, 2055, 2264, 3015, 3085, 3115, 7500, 7505, 7845)
Phone
cell, (201) 546-2695
Timeline
Senior Loss Control Consultant
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Safety Manager
E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024
Safety Manager
El Sol Contracting & Construction Corporation
02.2020 - 09.2023
Safety Manager
Let It Grow, Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2020
Infection Control Assistant
Hackettstown Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Centenary University