Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $125/day (traveler only)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing in El Paso, TX is seeking a Safety Manager for a 2-year, 1099 contractor role on a large underground utility data center project. You will oversee field safety related to excavation, trenching and underground installation, ensuring OSHA compliance and site safety plans.

This on-site position requires strong field presence, bilingual English/Spanish communication, and collaboration with craft labor, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• BCSP certification and minimum years of safety field experience.
• Active OSHA 500 certification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish for field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Enforce OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings in English and Spanish.
• Monitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting records.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety management

OSHA compliance

Education

BCSP certification

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

Job Title

Safety Manager

Location

El Paso, TX

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

2 years

Type

1099 Contractor

Compensation

• Rate: Local: $50 - $54/hr
• Rate: Traveler: $48 - $51/hr
• Per Diem: $125/day (traveler only)
• Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 50-60+ hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Saturday

Shift: Day Shift

Project Scope

This role supports underground utility construction on a large-scale data center build in El Paso, TX. The Safety Manager will oversee all field safety activities associated with excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety plans.

The position requires a strong on-site presence and direct engagement with craft labor, supervisors, and subcontractors. The Safety Manager will proactively identify hazards, enforce corrective actions, and promote a safety-first culture in a fast-paced, high-production construction environment.

This is a long-term project with consistent work and extended hours, ideal for a safety professional experienced in civil and underground utility construction.

Qualifications

• BCSP certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Active OSHA 500 certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and Saturdays
• Strong field presence on active construction sites
• Experience supporting underground utility or civil construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings in English and Spanish
• Monitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility operationsIdentify, document, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting records

Skills

Construction safety management, OSHA compliance, underground utility safety, hazard identification, incident investigation, bilingual communication, field inspections, safety training

Knowledge Base

Extensive knowledge of OSHA construction standards, excavation and trenching requirements, underground utility safety practices, and data center construction environments. Proven ability to manage safety programs on large-scale civil projects while maintaining compliance, productivity, and workforce engagement.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.