Lead Safety Representative

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 6,370,000 - 7,280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Completion bonus

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Lead Safety Representative to oversee field safety for a data center construction project in Sandston, VA. You will act as the onsite lead safety professional, coordinating with the Site Supervisor and Superintendent to drive safety excellence.

You will lead a small safety team, conduct inspections, review JHAs and permits, and ensure OSHA compliance while maintaining a strong field presence and a culture of proactive safety on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or acceptable equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Previous data center construction experience.
• Experience leading safety efforts on active construction projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and field engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing a small onsite team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for active data center construction operations.
• Lead project safety initiatives while supporting a small onsite safety team.
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel.
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety

Job description

Lead Safety Representative

• Location: Sandston, VA (15 Minutes from Richmond)
• Duration: 6 Months (Start: 9/21/2026)
• Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $60/hr
• Overtime: Additional hours available as project needs dictate
• Per Diem: None - locals only
• Completion Bonus: $150/month
• Pay Frequency: Weekly
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 48 Hours/Week
• Additional Schedule Details: Potential Saturday work (8-hour shifts) as project demands require.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a large-scale data center construction project in Sandston, Virginia. This opportunity provides hands-on safety leadership for critical construction activities while serving as the lead safety professional onsite.

This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while leading a small safety team and partnering closely with the Site Supervisor and Superintendent on a high-profile, fast-paced project.

Required Qualifications

• STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or acceptable equivalent experience
• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience
• Previous data center construction experience
• Experience leading safety efforts on active construction projects
• Strong communication, leadership, and field engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while managing a small onsite team

Preferred Qualifications

• Lead Safety Representative experience
• Mechanical, electrical, or mission-critical construction experience
• Experience supporting large-scale data center builds
• Strong knowledge of contractor safety management and compliance programs
• Advanced experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Additional BCSP credentials

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for active data center construction operations
• Lead project safety initiatives while supporting a small onsite safety team
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Data Center Construction Safety
• Contractor Safety Management
• High-Risk Construction Activities
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Electrical Safety Awareness
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Material Handling Operations
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Subcontractor Coordination & Oversight
• Site Safety Leadership

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting data center construction projects and leading safety efforts in fast-paced environments.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with craft personnel and supervision, mentoring team members, and ensuring project activities are executed safely while supporting overall schedule and production goals.