Safety Manager

Sheakley; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $125/Day

Job summary

Sheakley in Johnstown, OH is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee steel erection on a major data center project. This 1099 contract position runs approximately 58 hours per week with a $48-$51 per hour pay rate and a $125/day per diem.

You will ensure OSHA Subpart R compliance, lead fall protection and elevated-work safety efforts, and coordinate with steel crews, Turner, and project management to keep high-risk work moving safely.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction safety experience
• Strong, hands-on steel erection safety experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA Subpart R
• Experience with fall protection, cranes, rigging, aerial lifts, and elevated work
• Working knowledge of Turner Construction safety expectations and procedures
• Confidence addressing unsafe work directly and professionally
• Strong field communication, documentation, and contractor-coordination skills
• Ability to work approximately 58 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Daily field safety oversight for active steel erection operations
• Fall protection, elevated work, bolting, welding, rigging, cranes, and material handling
• Jobsite inspections, field observations, and immediate hazard correction
• JHAs, pre-task plans, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Coordination with steel crews, subcontractor leadership, Turner, and project management
• Incident and near-miss investigations, documentation, and corrective-action tracking
• Verification that crews follow OSHA, project-specific, and Turner safety requirements
• A consistent, highly visible safety presence in the field

Job description

SAFETY MANAGER NEEDED | DATA CENTER STEEL ERECTION

Johnstown, OH

$48-$51/HR

$125/Day Per Diem

Approximately 58 Hours/Week

Start: ASAP

1099 Contract | 6-Month Project

Steel erection experience is not optional for this one.

We are seeking an experienced, field-driven Safety Manager to oversee steel erection activities on a major data center construction project in Johnstown, Ohio. Turner is the General Contractor, so the selected professional must understand Turner's safety expectations and be comfortable operating within a highly structured GC environment.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants consistent hours, a six-month assignment, and a visible role on a high-profile data center project.

What You'll Own

• Daily field safety oversight for active steel erection operations
• Fall protection, elevated work, bolting, welding, rigging, cranes, and material handling
• Jobsite inspections, field observations, and immediate hazard correction
• JHAs, pre-task plans, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Coordination with steel crews, subcontractor leadership, Turner, and project management
• Incident and near-miss investigations, documentation, and corrective-action tracking
• Verification that crews follow OSHA, project-specific, and Turner safety requirements
• A consistent, highly visible safety presence in the field

What We Need

• 5-10 years of construction safety experience
• Strong, hands-on steel erection safety experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA Subpart R
• Experience with fall protection, cranes, rigging, aerial lifts, and elevated work
• Working knowledge of Turner Construction safety expectations and procedures
• Confidence addressing unsafe work directly and professionally
• Strong field communication, documentation, and contractor-coordination skills
• Ability to work approximately 58 hours per week

The Right Person For This Role

You know steel erection, understand how a major GC operates, and do not manage safety from a trailer. You can build trust with the craft, communicate effectively with Turner, and keep high-risk work moving without compromising standards.

Salary: $48 - $51 per hour