Lead Safety Manager - CSP

Lead Safety Manager

Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project

Location: Philadelphia, PA (On‑Site)

Who We Are: Infinite Consulting Corp. is a leading project, program, and construction management firm known for our commitment to excellence. Established in 2009 Infinite specializes in safety management, quality management, project and construction management, cost estimating, CPM scheduling, and project controls. We proudly provide the highest level of service and support at each phase of our clients' projects.
Our client's success is our success.

Infinite Consulting Corp is seeking a highly experienced Lead Safety Manager to support the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion Project
, a complex, high‑risk waterfront and industrial construction initiative. This role will 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.

The ideal candidate brings deep industrial and maritime construction safety experience
, a CSP credential
, and the ability to lead safety efforts across multiple contractors, trades, and operational interfaces in an active shipyard environment.

Project Safety Leadership

• Serve as the Lead Safety Authority for the Philadelphia Shipyard Expansion 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.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• 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.

Field Execution & Oversight

• 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.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• 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…