Project Safety Director - Philadelphia, PA
Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Philadelphia, PA
•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite
About The Position
Join a leading general contractor supporting one of the largest and most complex construction projects in the Philadelphia area. This opportunity provides executive-level safety leadership on a high-risk project valued at approximately $1 billion or greater. The Project Safety Director will lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) efforts for a major construction project while overseeing a team of 4-10 safety professionals. This individual will partner closely with senior project leadership, client stakeholders, and field operations teams to drive safety strategy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 13+ years of construction safety experience
- CHST certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Current CPR/First Aid/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
- Working knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program Management
- Working knowledge of Large-Scale Construction Operations
- Working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Working knowledge of Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Working knowledge of Safety Leadership & Organizational Development
- Working knowledge of Contractor Safety Management
- Working knowledge of High-Risk Construction Activities
- Working knowledge of Fall Protection & Elevated Work
- Working knowledge of Crane & Rigging Operations
- Working knowledge of Electrical Safety Awareness
- Working knowledge of Safety Metrics & Performance Tracking
- Working knowledge of Budgeting & Resource Management
- Working knowledge of EHS Software Platforms & Reporting Systems
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 $500M 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 corrective action implementation
- 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 best-in-class safety culture
- Maintain a consistent presence in both field operations and project offices
- Coach and develop safety team members to maximize project effectiveness
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates (case-by-case basis)
- Annual Bonus: Performance-based bonus incentive plan
- Equipment Provided: Company laptop and cell phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
