Senior Construction Safety Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Performance-based bonus

Company laptop and cell phone

Full benefits package

Job summary

Sheakley, a leading safety-focused contractor, seeks a Project Safety Director in Philadelphia to lead Environmental, Health & Safety for a high-profile megaproject valued at $1 billion+. You will manage a team of 4-10 safety professionals and partner with senior leadership, client stakeholders, and field teams to drive safety strategy and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years in construction safety, CHST/OSHA 30, and a proven track record overseeing large-scale projects.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Budgeting

Safety Management

MS Office

EHS software

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety or related field

CHST certification

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Office

EHS software

Job description

Sheakley, a leading safety-focused contractor, seeks a Project Safety Director in Philadelphia to lead Environmental, Health & Safety for a high-profile megaproject valued at $1 billion+. You will manage a team of 4-10 safety professionals and partner with senior leadership, client stakeholders, and field teams to drive safety strategy and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years in construction safety, CHST/OSHA 30, and a proven track record overseeing large-scale projects.