Executive Project Safety Leader - Megaproject

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Performance-based bonus incentive plan

Company laptop and cell phone provided

Full benefits package

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks an experienced Project Safety Director to lead EH&S for a major Philadelphia-area megaproject. You will supervise 4–10 safety professionals, shape safety strategy, and partner with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role demands extensive construction safety expertise, strong incident investigation skills, and proven leadership to ensure safety excellence across all phases of the project.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

CHST certification

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Management experience

Incident investigation

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

EHS software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

EHS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks an experienced Project Safety Director to lead EH&S for a major Philadelphia-area megaproject. You will supervise 4–10 safety professionals, shape safety strategy, and partner with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role demands extensive construction safety expertise, strong incident investigation skills, and proven leadership to ensure safety excellence across all phases of the project.