Fire Safety and Security Manager

The Asset Management Property Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and serving the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the Department assists EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties.

Position Overview: The Fire, Safety & Security Manager is responsible for overseeing all physical security, fire safety, emergency response, and tenant compliance activities delivered through outsourced contractors. This role ensures the contractor meets organizational standards and that all tenants comply with building policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations. The manager acts as the primary liaison between the company, the contractor, and tenants to maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment on City-owned properties within the Asset Management portfolio at NYCEDC, specifically the Sunset Park Campus in Brooklyn NY and other properties as assigned within the EDC portfolio. Work special hours and must respond to emergencies as required, 24/7 on-call duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Vendor & Contract Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the outsourced security and fire safety contractor. 
• Monitor daily contractor performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs, safety protocols, and compliance standards.
• Conduct contract reviews, performance audits, and compliance assessments.
• Address escalations, incident reviews, and operational issues involving contractor personnel.

Fire & Safety Management

• Maintain fire safety policies, emergency response plans, and evacuation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with fire codes, regulatory requirements, and corporate safety standards.
• Coordinate fire system inspections, equipment maintenance, safety audits, fire drills, emergency evacuation exercises, and training for tenant groups.
• Investigate fire alarms, system malfunctions, and safety-related incidents.

Security Operations Management

• Implement established physical security policies, post orders, and site-specific procedures.
• Oversee access control, patrols, alarm response, and incident management activities.
• Lead investigations and ensure timely incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Conduct security risk assessments and site vulnerability reviews.

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