Lead Safety Manager — Electrical & Data Center Construction

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/Day (Non-Local)

$70/hr Local Pay Rate

$52/hr Non-Local Pay Rate

Overtime 1.4x after 40h

Weekly pay

Completion bonus $150/month

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Construction Project Safety Manager for a 12-month, 1099 contractor role in Sidney, OH, leading safety on a large data center construction project.

The ideal candidate will oversee electrical installation, utility construction, and a team of field safety technicians, balancing hands-on field presence with leadership to drive safety performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction site safety experience.
• Minimum 3 years in Lead Safety Manager/Project Safety Manager roles.
• NFPA 70E Training/Certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Strong electrical construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Project Safety Manager for electrical and utility construction operations.
• Provide daily leadership and direction to multiple field safety technicians.
• Assign safety coverage and ensure oversight of active work areas.
• Mentor safety personnel and maintain consistent safety expectations across the project.
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside electrical crews and supervision.
• Oversee electrical installation, utility, and infrastructure construction activities.
• Monitor NFPA 70E compliance and electrical safety practices.
• Support LOTO, hazardous energy control and electrical safe work practices.
• Conduct and oversee site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Review JHAs, permits, pre-task plans, and high-risk activities.
• Coordinate safety actions with project management and subcontractors.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Track safety deficiencies and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field leadership

Mentoring

Safety program oversight

Communication

Education

CHST Certification

OSHA 500 Certification

NFPA 70E Certification

Job description

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Construction Project Safety Manager for a 12-month, 1099 contractor role in Sidney, OH, leading safety on a large data center construction project.

The ideal candidate will oversee electrical installation, utility construction, and a team of field safety technicians, balancing hands-on field presence with leadership to drive safety performance in a fast-paced environment.