Senior Project Safety Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Cell phone

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Project Safety Director to lead EH&S for a high‑risk, multi‑billion‑dollar construction project in Lancaster, PA. You will partner with senior leadership and client stakeholders to drive safety strategy and performance across field operations and project offices.

The role requires 13+ years in construction safety, CHST/OSHA 30, and proven incident investigation and budgeting expertise. Expect a demanding schedule with 58+ hour weeks on major megaprojects.

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 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 experience

Incident investigation

Budgeting & planning

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software

Job description

Sheakley is seeking a Project Safety Director to lead EH&S for a high‑risk, multi‑billion‑dollar construction project in Lancaster, PA. You will partner with senior leadership and client stakeholders to drive safety strategy and performance across field operations and project offices.

The role requires 13+ years in construction safety, CHST/OSHA 30, and proven incident investigation and budgeting expertise. Expect a demanding schedule with 58+ hour weeks on major megaprojects.