Senior Project Safety Director: High-Risk Construction

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

Job summary

Turner is seeking a Project Safety Director to provide site-based EH&S leadership for a high-risk construction project in Allentown, PA. You will manage 4-10 safety representatives and work closely with project senior leadership and the client to set safety direction.

This hands-on leadership role requires an engaging, relationship-focused safety leader who can influence project culture and interface with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field with a minimum of 13 years of construction safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CHST certification or willingness and ability to obtain CHST within 6 months of employment.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED credentials.
• Extensive construction incident investigation experience.
• Demonstrated management experience, including directing and delegating the work of others.
• Experience managing project resources and budgets.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage incident investigations, including coordination, documentation, and follow-through on corrective actions.
• Lead, direct, and enforce project Environmental, Health & Safety policies and practices.
• Oversee and provide direction to approximately 4-10 project safety representatives.
• Establish EH&S objectives and direction in collaboration with project senior leadership.
• Communicate safety vision, expectations, and strategic direction across the project team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives designed to achieve a best-in-class safety culture.
• Serve as a key interface between senior EH&S leadership and the client.
• Build productive relationships with executives, clients, operations leadership, supervision, and field personnel.
• Manage EH&S resources and assigned budgets.
• Maintain oversight of required safety documentation and delegate responsibilities across the project safety team.
• Maintain a visible field presence while supporting the administrative requirements of a major construction project.

Skills

Construction Safety Leadership

EH&S Management

Incident Investigation

Team Leadership

Client Relations

Safety Culture Development

Risk Management

Budget & Resource Management

Construction Operations

Safety Documentation

Microsoft Office

EHS Applications

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

CHST certification

OSHA 30 certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Turner is seeking a Project Safety Director to provide site-based EH&S leadership for a high-risk construction project in Allentown, PA. You will manage 4-10 safety representatives and work closely with project senior leadership and the client to set safety direction.

This hands-on leadership role requires an engaging, relationship-focused safety leader who can influence project culture and interface with executives.