Project Safety Director - Allentown, PA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Performance bonus

Career-defining project

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Project Safety Director for a $1B+ construction project in Allentown, PA. You will own EH&S strategy on the site, lead 4-10 safety reps, and work with senior leadership to set safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 13+ years in construction safety, a Bachelor’s in Safety or related field, and relevant certifications including OSHA 30 and CHST. Excellent MS Office and EHS software proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field, or equivalent combo of education/training/experience.
• 13+ years of construction safety experience
• Proven management experience
• OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid/AED
• CHST (or willing to obtain within 6 months)
• Comfortable with MS Office and EHS software platforms

Responsibilities

• Own EH&S strategy and execution for the entire project site
• Lead and mentor a team of 4-10 safety representatives
• Direct and lead incident investigations from start to resolution
• Set the vision, goals, and continuous improvement strategy alongside senior leadership
• Build a best-in-class safety culture that becomes the project standard
• Manage safety budget, staffing, and resource allocation

Skills

Management experience

Incident investigation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

EHS software

Job description

$175K Direct Hire: Lead Safety on a $1 BILLION Construction Project

Allentown, PA | Direct Hire | Start ASAP

This Isn't Just a Safety Job. It's a Command Post.

Most safety professionals spend a career hoping for a shot at a project this size. We're offering it now.

We need a Project Safety Director to take full command of EH&S on a high-risk, $1B+ construction project - leading a team of 4-10 safety reps, sitting at the table with senior project leadership, and setting the safety standard for one of the region's most significant builds.

If you've got the experience, the certifications, and the presence to lead at this level, this is the role that gets you there.

What's On the Table

• $150,000 - $175,000 Base Salary
• Year-End Performance Bonus (% of salary)
• Full Benefits Package
• A career-defining project on your resume

Your Command

• Own EH&S strategy and execution for the entire project site
• Lead and mentor a team of 4-10 safety representatives
• Direct and lead incident investigations from start to resolution
• Set the vision, goals, and continuous improvement strategy alongside senior leadership
• Build a best-in-class safety culture that becomes the project standard
• Manage safety budget, staffing, and resource allocation

What You Bring

• 13+ years of construction safety experience (Bachelor's in Safety or related field, or equivalent combo of education/training/experience)
• Proven management experience, you know how to delegate and direct a team
• Deep incident investigation expertise
• OSHA 30, current CPR/First Aid/AED
• CHST (or willing to obtain within 6 months)
• Comfortable with MS Office and EHS software platforms

Best Fit If You've Led Safety On:

• Mega projects ($500M+)
• Data centers
• Heavy civil
• Industrial or manufacturing expansions
• Mission critical facilities