Senior Project Safety Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonus

Equipment provided

Full benefits

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Project Safety Director for a major Lancaster, PA construction project. The role leads EH&S efforts, mentors a 4–10 person safety team, and partners with senior leadership to shape safety strategy and performance.

Ideal candidate brings 13+ years in construction safety, CHST and OSHA 30 certifications, and a track record of investigations and safety program management. This executive role demands strong budgeting and leadership across complex operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13+ years of construction safety experience
• CHST certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• 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 applications

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental, Health & Safety (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

Incident investigations

Safety program management

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety or related field

Tools

OSHA Regulations

EH&S software

MS Office

Job description

Sheakley is seeking a Project Safety Director for a major Lancaster, PA construction project. The role leads EH&S efforts, mentors a 4–10 person safety team, and partners with senior leadership to shape safety strategy and performance.

Ideal candidate brings 13+ years in construction safety, CHST and OSHA 30 certifications, and a track record of investigations and safety program management. This executive role demands strong budgeting and leadership across complex operations.