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 practicesAdditional Requirements Relationship-focused, engaging leadership approach rather than a compliance-only or "safety cop" mentality Ability to work effectively with project executives, senior leadership, clients, and field personnel Comfortable working 100% on the assigned project in both field and office environments Comfortable managing extensive safety documentation and delegating administrative responsibilities when appropriate Proficiency with Microsoft Office, general computer systems, and related EHS applications Ability to lead and influence teams in a large, high-risk construction environment Operational construction background strongly preferred Military background is a plus Experienced Project Managers or Superintendents transitioning into safety may be considered when they possess strong safety knowledge and meet required credential expectationsKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage incident investigations, including coordination, documentation, and follow-through on corrective actionsLead, direct, and enforce project Environmental, Health & Safety policies and practicesOversee and provide direction to approximately 4-10 project safety representativesEstablish EH&S objectives and direction in collaboration with project senior leadershipCommunicate safety vision, expectations, and strategic direction across the project teamDrive continuous improvement initiatives designed to achieve a best-in-class safety cultureServe as a key interface between senior EH&S leadership and the clientBuild productive relationships with executives, clients, operations leadership, supervision, and field personnelManage EH&S resources and assigned budgetsMaintain oversight of required safety documentation and delegate responsibilities across the project safety teamMaintain a visible field presence while supporting the administrative requirements of a major construction projectSkillsConstruction Safety LeadershipEnvironmental, Health & Safety ManagementIncident InvestigationTeam Leadership and DelegationClient and Executive RelationsSafety Culture DevelopmentRisk ManagementBudget and Resource ManagementConstruction OperationsSafety DocumentationMicrosoft OfficeEHS ApplicationsCommunication and Relationship ManagementKnowledge BaseExtensive knowledge of construction safety practices, EH&S program implementation, incident investigation, project risk management, safety documentation, and large-project operations. Job Title: Project Safety DirectorLocation: Allentown, PAStart Date: ASAPDuration: Permanent PlacementType: W2 - Direct HireCompensation Rate: $150,000-$175,000 annually + performance-based bonus incentiveSchedule Hours: 40+ hours per week, with some projects requiring up to 58 hours Schedule: Project-based schedule Shift: Day Shift / Project DependentProject ScopeThe Project Safety Director will provide site-based Environmental, Health & Safety leadership for a high-risk construction project valued at approximately $1B or greater.