Project Safety Director - Allentown, PA

Job Title: Project Safety Director
Location: Allentown, PA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Placement
Type: W2 - Direct Hire

💲 Rate: $150,000-$175,000 annually + performance-based bonus incentive

🕒 Hours: 40+ hours per week, with some projects requiring up to 58 hours
📅 Schedule: Project-based schedule
🌞 Shift: Day Shift / Project Dependent

The Project Safety Director will provide site-based Environmental, Health & Safety leadership for a high-risk construction project valued at approximately $1B or greater. This individual will oversee approximately 4-10 safety representatives and work closely with project senior leadership, operations teams, and the client.

The role requires a highly engaged, relationship-focused safety leader who can establish EH&S direction, influence project culture, and effectively interface with executives and clients. The Project Safety Director will serve as a key liaison between senior EH&S leadership and the client while driving continuous improvement and maintaining strong project safety standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position based 100% at the project, with time divided between the field office and active construction areas. The role includes significant documentation and administrative responsibilities, with the ability to delegate appropriate work across the safety team.

✅ 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

✅ 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 expectations

Construction Safety Leadership
Environmental, Health & Safety Management
Incident Investigation
Team Leadership and Delegation
Client and Executive Relations
Safety Culture Development
Risk Management
Budget and Resource Management
Construction Operations
Safety Documentation
Microsoft Office
EHS Applications
Communication and Relationship Management

Extensive knowledge of construction safety practices, EH&S program implementation, incident investigation, project risk management, safety documentation, and large-project operations. Strong understanding of how to lead multidisciplinary safety teams and integrate EH&S requirements with field operations while effectively communicating with project executives, clients, supervision, and craft personnel.

Turner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

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