Lead Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; West Wheatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Construction Safety Manager for a long-term electrical/data-center project in Wheatfield, IN, overseeing safety leadership across multiple phases. The role emphasizes field presence, hazard identification, and strong collaboration with electricians, site supervision, and project management.

Qualified candidates bring BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP, OSHA 30 Construction, and at least five years of safety leadership in construction, especially with electrical or mission-critical builds.

Qualifications

• BCSP certification required (CHST/ASP/CSP).
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Lead safety leadership experience on electrical/mission-critical builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction safety operations for the electrical contractor.
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside 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 work progresses.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and project-specific safety requirements.
• Support LOTO, hazardous energy control, and electrical safe work practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Electrical safety

Hazard identification

Education

BCSP CHST/ASP/CSP

OSHA 30 Construction

Tools

LOTO knowledge

JHA development

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

• 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.