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2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

 

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Director Construction Safety (7294) - System Safety position.    

 

Opening Date: 04/03/2026

Closing Date: 04/24/2026

Job Grade: SAM 42

Salary Range: $107,640.00-$134,550.00       

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Director will supervise, manage and plan the daily activities of the construction based safety officers to ensure they have the resources, tools and cooperation of others to
implement and coordinate programs designed to reduce or eliminate hazards, injuries, illness, death and financial losses to all employees and customers. The Director will
coordinate and cooperate with all levels of Authority management, labor unions, and safety committees and manage the Safety Officers in order to provide expert assistance toward
identifying, quantifying and prioritizing line management’s prevention of health and safety hazards. The Manager will supervise a staff that specializes in the construction safety
discipline.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the CSO to develop Department and Authority Goals to reduce or eliminate hazards, injuries, illness, death and financial losses to all employees and customers.
• Works with the CSO to manage spending and utilization of the department budget.
• Assists the CSO with funding requests and project management.
• Responsibly generates Purchase Requisitions and Request for Payments and professional services' contracts as needed, to perform job responsibilities.
• Develops and manages a Construction Safety program that allows for consistent management of construction safety hazards and construction safety oversight.
• Manages the development and routine updating of all required Safety Programs including, but not limited to The Public Transit Authority Safety Plan, infrastructure Construction Safety Support Program, Division 1 Contractor One Constractor Safety Requirements and SEPTA's Accident & Illness Prevention Plan. 
• Manages the day to day activity of the construction based Safety Officers to ensure implementation of Safety Programs and Department Safety Goals. Prioritizes work activities. Effectively utilizes the staff to carry out the department responsibilities.
• Interfaces with the Program Manager, Insurance & Loss Control to coordinate loss control activities on all projects covered by any Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIPs).
• Implements risk management strategies to reduce if not eliminate SEPTA's risk on all construction projects and Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs. 
• Manages the coordinated inspection of projects and works with project staff and third party contractors to correct all identified safety concerns.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Manages Safety Certification and Configuration Management activities, as required. Insures that Safety Certification and Configuration Management process are being incorporated on projects as required under FTA funding requirements and SEPTA internal programs.
• Participates in assessments of the infrastructure (stations, shops, substations) with Chief Engineer to determine what safety elements should be incorporated into future projects and reviews capital and expense construction projects under development.
• Instills a professional, positive and supportive philosophy in all Safety Officers.
• Works with other Departments to promote safety and support their safety needs by providing department resources and expertise.
• Assigns work to Safety Officers and provide follow-up support to ensure the assignment is completed in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Supports the development of and compliance with construction safety pra