Lead Safety Manager - CSP

Compensation Range: $60‑$75 per hour.

About the Role

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 on‑site role provides safety leadership for marine, port, and shipyard operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and an incident‑free safety culture throughout all phases of work. The ideal candidate has 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.

Responsibilities

• Project Safety Leadership: 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 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 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; 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; 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 construction phases, 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.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – required.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maritime or shipyard‑specific safety credentials or training.
• OSHA 29 experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth.
• Company values emphasize integrity, honesty, dedication to safety, and a family‑oriented environment.
• Recognition as a 2024 & 2025 Top Long Island Workplace by the Long Island Press.
• Strong emphasis on employee visibility, voice, and impact on the company mission.
• Philanthropy opportunities through the Infinite Cares program.

Pay

Compensation range: $60‑$75 per hour.