KENNETH GIACCHI
Hoboken
Summary
Seasoned safety professional with over 10 years in construction safety management and regulatory compliance. Directs safety oversight for MTA Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) on 100+ projects valued at $4 billion. Specializes in developing Safety Management Systems, mentoring teams, and delivering strategic reports to leadership. Strong expertise in risk mitigation and fostering partnerships with stakeholders to ensure safe project delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Loss Control Consultant, Full-Time, MTA OCIP Program
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
2024.03 - 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.
- Led and mentored 15 safety consultants across four consulting firms, optimizing schedules and performance to enhance coverage of high-risk activities and address poor-performing contractors, resulting in reduced 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.
- Prepared and facilitated executive-level meetings and agendas with MTA C&D business units and senior personnel on critical safety topics; provided daily and weekly summary updates to Deputy Director of MTA Risk Management.
- Implemented safety protocols for OCIP contracts to ensure compliance with MTA regulations.
- 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.
- Collaborated with MTA business units to support underperforming contractors through targeted mentorship, fostering improvement in safety practices.
Safety Manager, Full-Time
E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc.
2023.09 - 2024.03
- 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, identified root causes and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed safety documentation, including new hire orientations, daily safety reports, safe work plans, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talks, to ensure compliance and enhance safety culture.
- Conducted site inspections and coached field teams to ensure subcontractor compliance with owner safety requirements, fostering a safer work environment.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and directed site personnel to implement immediate corrective actions, significantly reducing risk of incidents.
- Acquired safety equipment from approved vendors to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Safety Manager, Full-Time
El Sol Contracting & Construction Corporation
2020.02 - 2023.09
- 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 personnel, promoting a strong safety culture among upper management, supervisors, and field teams
- Managed all safety documentation, including Daily Safety Reports, Job Hazards Briefings, Safe Work Plans, Incident Reports, Toolbox Talks, Etc.
- Managed safety documentation, including daily safety reports, job hazards briefings, safe work plans, incident reports, and toolbox talks
- Conducted root cause investigations for accidents/incidents, implementing corrective actions and leading site walkthroughs with loss control and insurance consultants
Safety Manager, Full-Time
Let It Grow, Inc.
2017.10 - 2020.01
- Enforced health and safety program, conducted daily jobsite inspections to identify hazards, and led safety meetings to promote safety culture.
- Advised upper management on safety requirements to ensure informed decision-making.
- Maintained all safety records and procured necessary safety equipment to support field operations.
- Maintained safety records and procured necessary safety equipment to support field operations and compliance.
Infection Control Assistant, Part-Time
Hackettstown Medical Center
2014.09 - 2017.09
- Collaborated with Infection Control team to implement infection prevention activities, contributing to reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Pinpointed hand hygiene noncompliance by observing staff entering and exiting patient rooms, documenting failures to identify specific improvement opportunities.
- Reported and summarized hang washing audit findings, identifying trends for department leads to support infection prevention efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Centenary University
Hackettstown, New JerseySkills
- OSHA compliance expertise
- Safety program management
- Safety protocol implementation
- Risk assessment
- Accident investigation
- Safety metrics analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Leadership and mentoring
- Risk management
- loss prevention
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)
Timeline
Senior Loss Control Consultant, Full-Time, MTA OCIP Program
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
2024.03 - Current
Safety Manager, Full-Time
E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc.
2023.09 - 2024.03
Safety Manager, Full-Time
El Sol Contracting & Construction Corporation
2020.02 - 2023.09
Safety Manager, Full-Time
Let It Grow, Inc.
2017.10 - 2020.01
Infection Control Assistant, Part-Time
Hackettstown Medical Center
2014.09 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Centenary University