FDNY Fire Safety Manager
Location
New York, NY
Level
Manager
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
May 26, 2026
Designated NYC high-rise construction. W-2 employment, weekly direct deposit, license renewals paid.
Credential requiredFDNY F-89
Project typeDesignated NYC high-rise construction
EmploymentW-2 · weekly direct deposit
CompensationDiscussed during interview
Skilled Safety Management hires FDNY-certified Fire Safety Managers (F-89, F-58) for active NYC high-rise construction projects. Roles are full-time W-2 with weekly pay and full benefits.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities
- Daily fire safety site inspection, documented in the FSM log
- Issue and track hot-work permits (welding, cutting, torch-work)
- Verify operability of standpipes, fire extinguishers, exit signage, fire watch coverage
- Maintain emergency egress paths and stair clearances
- Coordinate with FDNY during inspections and incidents
- Train workers on jobsite-specific fire prevention procedures
- Verify combustible storage limits and flammable materials handling
Job Requirements
Required certifications
- Current FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-89 (Construction Site Fire Safety Manager)
- Additional FDNY COFs as required (F-58 fire watch, F-60 supervising flammable liquids, etc.)
- NYC SST Supervisor card
- OSHA-30 Construction
- First Aid + CPR/AED current
What you'll get
- W-2 employment — no 1099, no license rental, no temp-agency cut
- Weekly direct deposit — pay hits Friday regardless of client billing cycles
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off plus holidays
- All FDNY COF renewals paid by SSM — F-89, F-58, F-60, and any additional COFs you hold
- DOB credential support — if you're pursuing an SSM or SSC license, SSM supports the study and examination costs
- Project variety — FSM assignments span new high-rise construction, hotel and hospitality renovation, healthcare alteration, and occupied commercial buildings, so you're working across building types, not just one
