Lead Safety Manager - CSP

Gilder Search Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Consulting Corp seeks a seasoned Lead Safety Manager for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project. You will provide on-site safety leadership for marine and industrial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a proactive safety culture across all work phases.

The ideal candidate has deep industrial/maritime safety experience, CSP credential, and the ability to lead safety across multiple contractors in an active shipyard environment, reporting on-site safety

Qualifications

• CSP required for safety leadership on a shipyard project.
• 10+ years of construction/industrial safety experience including leadership roles.
• Experience on shipyard, port, waterfront, or marine projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety; OSHA 500/510 preferred.
• Excellent communication with field labor, management, and clients.
• Ability to lead safety efforts across multiple contractors and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Safety Authority for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project.
• Establish and continually improve the Site Safety Management Plan (SSMP) and safety programs.
• Act as primary safety contact with Owner, Construction Manager, Contractors, and Regulators.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, maritime safety regulations, and Coast Guard considerations.
• Lead HASP, JHA, MOPs reviews for high-risk shipyard activities.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and field observations on site.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Job description

Lead Safety ManagerPhiladelphia Shipyard Expansion ProjectLocation: ?Philadelphia, PA (On Site)

Compensation Range - $60-$75/hr.

Who We Are: ?Infinite Consulting Corp. is a leading project, program, and construction management firm known for our commitment to excellence. Established in 2009 Infinite specializes in safety management, quality management, project and construction mnagement, cost estimating, CPM scheduling, and project controls. We proudly provide the higest level of service and support at each phase of our clients' projects. Our client's success is our success.

About the Role:

Infiite Consulting Corp is seeking a highly experienced? Lead Safety Manager to support the? Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project, a complex, high-risk waterfront and industrial construction initiative. This role will provide on-site safety leadership for marine, port, and shipyard operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the execution of a proactive, incident-free safety culture throughout all phases of work. The ideal candidate brings? deep industrial and maritime construction safety experience, a? CSP credential, and the ability to lead safety efforts across multiple contractors, trades, and operational interfaces in an active shipyard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the?Lead Safety Authority?for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project, overseeing all site safety operations and personnel.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve the Site Safety Management Plan (SSMP)and project-specific safety programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety matters with the Owner, Construction Manager, Contractors, and Regulatory Agencies.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, maritime safety regulations, U.S. Coast Guard considerations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead review of HASP, JHA, MOPs, and task-specific safety plans for high-risk shipyard activities.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc safety audits, inspections, and field observations in active marine and industrial environments.
• Identify high-risk activities related to waterfront operations, heavy lifts, confined spaces, hot work, and vessel interface, and implement effective controls.
• Provide daily site presence to monitor work activities, enforce safety standards, and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Oversee incident reporting, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain all safety logs, reports, metrics, and compliance records in accordance with project and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor site safety staff, consultants, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Coordinate safety coverage across phases of construction, including escalation periods and high-risk operations.
• Build strong working relationships with field leadership, trades, client stakeholders, and regulatory inspectors.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-driven safety culture aligned with Infinite Consulting’s values.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – required.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction/industrial safety experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience on shipyard, port, waterfront, or marine infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial construction hazards and safety controls.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (OSHA 500/510 preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage field labor, management, and clients effectively.
• Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large, complex, multi-contractor projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maritime or shipyard-specific safety credentials or training.
• OSHA 29.
• Experience working in active operational facilities (ports, shipyards, terminals).
• Familiarity with federal infrastructure or public-sector projects.
• Background supporting safety compliance during phased construction or expansion projects.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and Owner safety teams on major projects.

Why Join Us?

Infinite Consulting Corp offers a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth. We put our people?first?and?we've?created a culture that attracts professional, passionate, and caring individuals who are actively working together to solve problems. As a team member with Infinite,?you’re?visible. You are heard. You can expect to make a difference through your?work?and you directly influence Infinite’s mission of?building better futures. Infinite Consulting Corp is proud to have been named a?2024 & 2025 Top Long Island Workplace by the Long Island Press! Our employees described the company culture with values like Integrity, Honesty, Dedication to Safety, and Family-Oriented, all of which guide everything we do. The company is deeply grateful for this recognition and remains committed to creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Company Fundamentals:

• Accountability:?We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and decisions, ensuring the highest level of integrity in all that we do.
• Excellence:?We pursue excellence in every aspect of our work, delivering results that exceed expectations and setting new standards in our industry.
• Innovation:?We embrace innovation, constantly?seeking new and better ways to solve problems and drive progress in project management and construction.
• People:?We prioritize our people, fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Philanthropy Opportunities:

The Infinite Cares mission is to donate our time, money, and energy to causes that make the world a better place. We encourage everybody to find causes they are passionate about and look for ways to make a difference. Take a look and see how we are giving back?www.infinitecares.co