Safety Director | Souderton, PA

HazTek Safety Management; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HazTek Safety Management seeks a Safety Director to lead the organization’s safety program across multiple sites and field operations. You will oversee safety personnel, partner with leadership, and drive compliance and a proactive safety culture.

The role requires extensive experience in construction safety, team leadership, and a degree in a safety-related field with CHST or CSP preferred. Local candidates with a strong track record are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years direct construction safety experience.
• Experience managing safety teams.
• Degree in a safety related field; CHST or CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve companywide safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Lead and mentor safety personnel, conduct site visits and audits, and reinforce consistent safety practices across field operations.
• Partner with operations and project teams to identify hazards, review JHAs/PTPs, and implement controls for high-risk activities.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions; monitor safety trends and report performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee safety training, emergency response planning, regulatory inspections, and required documentation.
• Support contractor safety oversight, PPE and equipment standards, and workers’ compensation coordination with HR/Risk Management.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

Team management

Safety program implementation

Education

Degree in safety-related field

CHST or CSP certification

Job description

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Safety Director

HazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Director for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our clients. This role will lead the organization’s safety program across multiple sites and field operations, oversee safety personnel, and partner with leadership to strengthen compliance and promote a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve companywide safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Lead and mentor safety personnel, conduct site visits and audits, and reinforce consistent safety practices across field operations.
• Partner with operations and project teams to identify hazards, review JHAs/PTPs, and implement controls for high-risk activities.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions; monitor safety trends and report performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee safety training, emergency response planning, regulatory inspections, and required documentation.
• Support contractor safety oversight, PPE and equipment standards, and workers’ compensation coordination with HR/Risk Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years direct construction safety experience required
• Experience managing safety teams
• Owners Representative experience preferred
• Degree in a safety related field
• CHST or CSP destination preferred
• Expert knowledge of construction safety standards
• Experience developing a Corporate Health and Safety Plan
• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

Overview

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals.

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety.

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Travel | Relocation

Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity