Lead Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Lead Safety Manager for a long-term Google data center project in Lima, Ohio. This 1099 contractor role involves daily on-site safety leadership, overseeing crane, rigging, hot work, and hazard controls on a multi-contractor site with heavy equipment and trenching.

The ideal candidate brings OSHA 30, 5+ years of construction safety, and proven leadership in large industrial projects.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety compliance.
• Experience with excavation, trenching, underground utilities, or pipe installation preferred.
• Knowledge of rigging, crane safety, and lifting operations.
• Experience overseeing hot work operations and permit controls.
• Ability to work independently in a contractor environment.
• Strong field presence, communication skills, and leadership ability.
• Ability to work 50-60 hours per week, Monday through Saturday.
• Available to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily safety oversight for active construction operations.
• Conducting jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Monitoring OSHA compliance and project-specific safety requirements.
• Supporting excavation, trenching, and large-diameter pipe installation activities.
• Overseeing rigging, crane, lifting, and equipment movement operations.
• Reviewing hot work permits, fire prevention controls, and safe work practices.
• Delivering site orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training.
• Partnering with field supervision to identify and correct hazards in real time.
• Investigating incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Maintaining safety reports, documentation, inspection records, and compliance logs.
• Promoting a proactive, field-driven safety culture across contractors and trade partners.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Construction safety

Leadership

Field presence

Safety inspections

Job description

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Lead Safety Manager for a long-term Google data center project in Lima, Ohio. This 1099 contractor role involves daily on-site safety leadership, overseeing crane, rigging, hot work, and hazard controls on a multi-contractor site with heavy equipment and trenching.

The ideal candidate brings OSHA 30, 5+ years of construction safety, and proven leadership in large industrial projects.