Program Director, Construction Safety Management Opportunity at the Port Authority

06/25/2026

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking a Program Director, Construction Safety Management to lead construction safety strategy across major capital and redevelopment projects.

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Salary Range: $170,820 – $250,016

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing agency-wide construction safety programs, mentoring safety professionals, driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with executive leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance across complex construction operations.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • 10+ years of safety experience, including construction safety leadership
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards
  • Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, CRIS, or similar are highly desirable

If you’re passionate about leading safety at one of the nation’s largest transportation agencies, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Apply here: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/17877453-program-director-construction-safety-management