On-Site Maritime Safety Leader for Shipyard Projects

Infinite Consulting Corp; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Consulting Corp in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Lead Safety Manager for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project. The role provides on-site safety leadership for marine, port, and shipyard operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and incident-free safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a CSP credential, 10+ years in construction/industrial safety, and proven ability to coordinate safety across multiple contractors, trades, and interfaces in an active shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• CSP certification required and proven safety leadership on multi-contractor projects.
• 10+ years in construction/industrial safety with shipyard/marine experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (OSHA 500/510 preferred).

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-causes 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.

Skills

CSP

Leadership

Regulatory communication

Safety management

Job description

Infinite Consulting Corp in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Lead Safety Manager for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project. The role provides on-site safety leadership for marine, port, and shipyard operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and incident-free safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a CSP credential, 10+ years in construction/industrial safety, and proven ability to coordinate safety across multiple contractors, trades, and interfaces in an active shipyard environment.