Experience

Cahill Strategies, LLC.

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Construction Safety Associate

  • May 2023 - Present

  Bernard “Bernie” Ross is a highly experienced professional in the field of construction in New York City. He served the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for over 20 years in various roles, including Construction Inspector, Supervising Inspector, Director of Major Projects, and ultimately, Director of Construction Safety Enforcement. During his tenure at the DOB, Bernie played a crucial role in overseeing safety and compliance on some of the largest and most complex construction projects across all five boroughs of New York City. After retiring from the DOB, Bernie joined Cahill Strategies as a Senior Construction Safety Associate. In this role, his primary focus is on providing construction safety analysis for clients’ major building and renovation projects in New York City and the surrounding regions. With his extensive qualifications and background in managing teams and major projects, Bernie brings valuable expertise to the company and serves as an invaluable resource for clients both within and outside of New York. Show less



NYC Department of Buildings

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Construction Safety Enforcement

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

  Managing large multi-Unit teams, City wide jurisdictions to respond to all incidents related to Safety, monitor job site for Safety and plan conformance. Take active role on 2022 Code Safety Committee, participate in monthly Safety Industry meetings. Meet with Owners, contractors and Professionals to resolve any related issues. Respond to Emergencies to take corrective action to make safe, coordinate as needed with other City Agencies and Professionals to provide services as required.

• Director Major Projects

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Work with owners, CMs of Major Buildings in planning phase, construction phase through TCO, C of O process. Meet with Senior staff and owners to review progress of projects and plans for next phases. Coordinate meetings with multiple City Agencies to assist in setting project schedules. Schedule site inspections for compliance by DOB Units, BEST Squad, C and D, Excavation Unit, Scaffold Safety Team and others.

• Chief Inspector Excavation/Interior Demolition and Stalled Sites Units

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Responsible to Senior Executive Directive in all phases of operation. Setting units goals managing and implementing all workload for units, inspection and clerical. Direct meetings with industry for Major Projects.

• Assistant Chief Inspector

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Responsible for assisting Chief Inspector in all phases of construction operation. Direct Supervisors and Inspectors to attain targets to be met by unit.

• Supervising Inspector

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Supervising a staff of Inspectors by prioritizing work assignments to ensure timely achievements of unit goals. Ensure all reporting is accurate and technically sound. Respond to emergencies and take appropriate action.

• Construction Inspector

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for performing technical work in the inspection of construction projects to ensure conformance with Building Codes, Zoning Resolution, standards, plans and specifications. Prepare and issue violations and provide expert testimony at court hearings.



C&R Contracting

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Worker

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 2002

  Responsible for all activities in the building trade industry. Interact extensively with employees, sub contractors, and architects in reviewing and implementing work from plans to ensure quality for proper approvals. Prepare all estimating and proposals for bidding. Responsible for all activities in the building trade industry. Interact extensively with employees, sub contractors, and architects in reviewing and implementing work from plans to ensure quality for proper approvals. Prepare all estimating and proposals for bidding.