Lead Safety Director for Megaprojects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Project Safety Director for a high-profile construction program in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) efforts for a megaproject and oversee a team of 4–10 safety professionals, partnering with senior leadership to drive safety strategy and performance.

The role requires 13+ years in construction safety, CHST or equivalent, OSHA 30, and strong incident investigation and budgeting skills.

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

Leadership

Incident investigations

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

EHS software

OSHA compliance

Safety program management

Team mentorship

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software platforms

Job description

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Project Safety Director for a high-profile construction program in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) efforts for a megaproject and oversee a team of 4–10 safety professionals, partnering with senior leadership to drive safety strategy and performance.

The role requires 13+ years in construction safety, CHST or equivalent, OSHA 30, and strong incident investigation and budgeting skills.