Lead Safety Manager - CSP

Lead Safety Manager

Location:

Philadelphia, PA (On‑Site)

Lead Safety Manager for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project. Provide on‑site safety leadership for marine, port, and shipyard operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the execution of a proactive, incident‑free safety culture throughout all phases of work.

• Serve as the Lead Safety Authority for the project, overseeing all site safety operations and personnel.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve the Site Safety Management Plan (SSMP) and project‑specific safety programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety matters with the Owner, Construction Manager, Contractors, and Regulatory Agencies.

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, maritime safety regulations, U.S. Coast Guard considerations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead development and review of HASP, JHA, MOPs, and task‑specific safety plans for high‑risk shipyard activities.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc safety audits, inspections, and field observations in active marine and industrial environments.
• Identify high‑risk activities related to waterfront operations, heavy lifts, confined spaces, hot work, and vessel interface, and implement effective controls.

• Provide daily site presence to monitor work activities, enforce safety standards, and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Lead daily safety coordination meetings, toolbox talks, and pre‑task safety briefings.
• Oversee incident reporting, root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, and follow‑up documentation.
• Maintain all safety logs, reports, metrics, and compliance records in accordance with project and regulatory standards.

• Supervise and mentor site safety staff, consultants, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Coordinate safety coverage across phases of construction, including escalation periods and high‑risk operations.
• Build strong working relationships with field leadership, trades, client stakeholders, and regulatory inspectors.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions‑driven safety culture aligned with Infinite Consulting’s values.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – required.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction/industrial safety experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience on shipyard, port, waterfront, or marine infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial construction hazards and safety controls.
• Strong background in HASP, JHA, SWP, and incident investigation.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety (OSHA 500/510 preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage field labor, management, and clients effectively.
• Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large, complex, multi‑contractor projects.

• Maritime or shipyard‑specific safety credentials or training.
• Experience working in active operational facilities (ports, shipyards, terminals).
• Familiarity with federal infrastructure or public‑sector projects.
• Background supporting safety compliance during phased construction or expansion projects.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and Owner safety teams on major projects.