Project Safety Director - Lancaster, PA
About The Position
The Project Safety Director will lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) efforts for a major construction project in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, valued at approximately $1 billion or greater. This is a full-time role dedicated to a single project, providing executive-level safety leadership on a high-risk construction project for a leading general contractor. The director will oversee and mentor a team of 4–10 onsite safety professionals and partner closely with senior project leadership, client stakeholders, and field operations teams. The role combines strategic leadership, field engagement, and administrative responsibilities to drive safety performance, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a collaborative safety culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 13 years of construction safety experience.
- CHST certification or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
- Previous management experience directing safety personnel and project resources.
- Extensive incident investigation experience.
- Strong budgeting, planning, delegation, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS software applications.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, EH&S program management, large-scale construction operations, incident investigation and root cause analysis, construction risk assessment and mitigation, safety leadership and organizational development, contractor safety management, and high-risk construction activities.
- Working knowledge of fall protection and elevated work, crane and rigging operations, electrical safety awareness, safety metrics and performance tracking, budgeting and resource management, and EHS software platforms and reporting systems.
- Ability to influence project teams, build trust with operations personnel, and drive accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Project Safety Director or regional safety leadership experience.
- Experience overseeing large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, mission-critical, or megaproject construction efforts.
- Experience leading safety teams on projects exceeding $500 million in value.
- ASP, CSP, STS-C, or additional BCSP credentials.
- Military leadership background.
- Previous experience as a Superintendent or Project Manager with strong safety leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and programs.
- Oversee and mentor a team of 4–10 onsite safety professionals.
- Establish project-wide safety goals and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with project executives and senior leadership to drive safety performance.
- Serve as the primary safety liaison between project leadership and client representatives.
- Lead complex incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate project safety resources, staffing, budgets, and performance objectives.
- Review and improve project safety processes and procedures.
- Conduct leadership-level audits, assessments, and field observations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to achieve a best-in-class safety culture.
- Maintain a consistent presence in field operations and project offices.
- Coach and develop safety team members to maximize project effectiveness.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates, on a case-by-case basis.
- Performance-based annual bonus incentive plan.
- Company laptop and cell phone provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
