Project Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/day

Weekly pay

Completion bonus $150/month

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Project Safety Manager in Greensboro, NC, to lead safety for electrical installation and utility construction on a large data center project. You will oversee multiple Safety Technicians and coordinate with project leadership to maintain safety standards across all phases.

The role requires hands-on field leadership, strong communication, and experience with NFPA 70/70E and JHA processes. Overtime and per diem are provided for eligible travelers.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of the listed qualifications.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred.
• Active safety certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety leadership for electrical installation and utility construction activities.
• Supervise and mentor onsite Safety Technicians.
• Maintain a visible presence in active work areas and conduct site inspections.
• Review JHAs, permits, and pre-task plans; ensure OSHA/NFPA compliance.
• Coordinate safety with project management, supervision, and client representatives.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Hazard assessment

Construction safety

Communication

Education

Four-year EHS degree

BCSP CHST

OSHA 500 Certification

Tools

NFPA 70

NFPA 70E

JHA & risk reviews

Job description

Project Safety Manager

Location: Greensboro, NC

Duration: 12 Months (Start: ASAP / 10/5/2026)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $70/hr (Local Candidates) OR $52/hr + $125/day Per Diem (Travelers)

Overtime: Maximum OT Rate 1.4x Standard Rate

Per Diem: $125/day (7 Days Per Week for Travelers)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM-3:00 PM | 50-60 Hours/Week

Additional Schedule Details: Possible Sundays as project demands require.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a leading electrical contractor supporting a large-scale data center project in Greensboro, NC. This opportunity provides hands-on safety leadership for electrical installation, utility infrastructure, and mission-critical construction activities.

The Project Safety Manager will oversee multiple Safety Technicians while working directly with project leadership, supervision, craft personnel, and client stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution throughout all phases of construction.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Four-year degree in EHS or related field plus 3+ years of full-time construction safety management experience
• BCSP Credential (minimum CHST) plus 5+ years of full-time construction safety management experience
• OSHA 500 Certification plus 6+ years of full-time construction safety management experience

Additionally:

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Data Center Construction Experience
• Experience with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Active Personal Workers' Compensation Coverage of $1,000,000 prior to project start

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, STSC, or Other BCSP Credential
• Electrical Construction Safety Experience
• Data Center Safety Management Experience
• Experience Managing Multiple Safety Professionals
• Utility Infrastructure Experience
• Mission-Critical Construction Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily safety leadership for electrical installation and utility construction activities
• Supervise and mentor multiple onsite Safety Technicians
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Monitor electrical construction and utility installation activities
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70/70E requirements, and project-specific safety standards
• 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, subcontractors, and client representatives
• 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
• NFPA 70 & NFPA 70E
• Electrical Construction Safety
• Utility Infrastructure Construction
• Data Center Construction Safety
• Contractor Safety Management
• Energized Work Controls
• Arc Flash & Electrical Hazard Awareness
• Material Handling Operations
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Safety Leadership & Team Development

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety leader with extensive data center and electrical construction experience.

Success in this role requires effectively leading multiple safety professionals, maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders, proactively identifying project risks, and ensuring electrical and utility construction activities are executed safely while supporting schedule, quality, and production objectives.