Lead Safety Manager

Sheakley; West Wheatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Lead Construction Safety Manager to oversee safety operations for electrical construction on a large-scale data center project in Wheatfield, IN. This 1099 contractor role emphasizes strong field leadership and proactive hazard management.

You will partner with electrical crews, supervision, and management to drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple phases of a mission‑critical build.

Qualifications

• BCSP Certification required or equivalent
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification required
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Previous lead safety manager or senior safety leadership role preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day construction safety operations for electrical contractor
• Maintain a highly visible field presence with crews and supervision
• Provide safety leadership, coaching, and direction to field personnel
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Monitor electrical installation activities and evolving hazards as construction progresses
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control practices
• Review JHAs, permits, and pre‑task plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Track corrective actions and verify completion
• Mentor safety personnel as needed
• Identify project risks and implement effective controls
• Promote a proactive safety culture on the project

Skills

Leadership

Field coaching

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Safety program coordination

Education

BCSP Certification (CHST/ASP/CSP)

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Job description

Lead Construction Safety Manager

Location: Wheatfield, IN

Duration: 2 Years (Start: 8/24)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $63/hr

Per Diem: None

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Day Shift | 40 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join an electrical contractor supporting the new construction of a large-scale data center in Wheatfield, IN. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced safety leader to provide overall safety leadership for electrical construction operations throughout multiple phases of a mission‑critical project.

The Lead Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while providing leadership to the site safety program, partnering with electrical crews, field supervision, and project management to proactively identify hazards, maintain compliance, and drive a strong safety culture throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

• BCSP Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent)


• OSHA 30 Construction Certification


• Minimum 5 Years Of Construction Safety Experience


• Previous Lead Safety Manager or comparable safety leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical construction safety experience


• NFPA 70E knowledge or certification


• Data center or mission‑critical construction experience


• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience


• Experience supporting electrical energization and commissioning activities

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day construction safety operations for the electrical contractor


• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside electrical crews and project supervision


• Provide safety leadership, coaching, and direction to field personnel


• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments


• Monitor electrical installation activities and evolving electrical hazards as construction progresses


• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements


• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, and electrical safe work practices


• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre‑task plans


• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation


• Coordinate safety activities with project management, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors


• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, reports, and compliance records


• Track corrective actions and verify successful completion


• Mentor and support other safety personnel as needed


• Proactively identify project risks and implement effective controls


• Promote a strong, proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• OSHA Construction Standards


• Electrical Construction Safety


• Data Center & Mission‑Critical Construction


• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety


• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• Hazardous Energy Control


• Electrical Shock & Arc Flash Hazards


• Temporary Power & Electrical Distribution


• Electrical Equipment Installation


• Energization & Commissioning Safety


• Fall Protection & Elevated Work


• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs


• Material Handling Operations


• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development


• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis


• Contractor Safety Management


• Safety Leadership & Field Coaching


• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction safety leader who can effectively lead safety operations while building credibility with electricians, field supervision, and project leadership.

Success in this role requires strong field leadership, proactive hazard identification, effective coaching, and the ability to drive consistent safety expectations throughout a long‑term electrical construction project. The successful candidate will help ensure electrical work is safely executed while supporting project schedule and production goals.

Salary: $63 per hour