Lead Safety Representative - Sandston, VA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local pay rate $60/hr

OT pay $90/OT

Per diem $125/day

Completion bonus $150/month

Weekly pay

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Lead Safety Representative for a data center construction project in Sandston, VA. This 6-month, 1099 contractor role requires hands-on leadership of a small safety team and daily oversight of on-site safety activities.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, reviewing safety plans, coordinating with management and subcontractors, and ensuring OSHA compliance across all site operations. Remote coordination is not indicated.

Qualifications

• STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or acceptable equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience leading safety efforts on active construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for active data center construction.
• 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

Strong communication

Leadership

Field engagement

Independent worker

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

Local Pay Rate: $60/hr - $90/OT

TravelerPay Rate: $50/hr - $75/OT

Per Diem: $125/Day - Travelers 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.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.