Safety Manager

Sheakley; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee field safety for a water treatment plant construction project in Portsmouth, OH. This 9-month, 1099 contractor role focuses on leading safety for a growing workforce on a major infrastructure build, including demolition tasks and concrete work.

You will conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, coordinate with subcontractors and management, and promote a proactive safety culture across all crews on site.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience managing safety on construction sites with multiple contractors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and regulations.
• Ability to conduct safety audits, inspections and hazard assessments.
• Excellent communication with craft workers, supervision, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for water treatment plant construction activities.
• Support demolition operations and monitor concrete construction activities.
• Oversee safety for underground pipe installation and utility work.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard recognition activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and project supervision on safety concerns and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Construction Safety Management

Multiple Contractors

Safety Audits & Inspections

OSHA Construction Standards

Effective Communication

Active Construction Projects

Job description

Safety Manager (Water Treatment Plant Construction Project)

Location: Portsmouth, OH

Duration: 9 Months (Start: ASAP)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Local Pay: $50-$55/hr

Traveler Pay: $47-$49/hr + $125/Day Per Diem

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 50-60 Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details: Long-term infrastructure project supporting both new construction and demolition operations within an active water treatment environment.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting the construction of a brand-new water treatment plant while also overseeing the demolition of an existing facility in Portsmouth, OH. Project activities include major concrete construction, underground pipe installation, civil infrastructure work, and new influent system construction with work occurring in and around the river.

The Safety Manager will provide field leadership for a growing workforce that currently includes 20-30 self-perform craft employees along with approximately 20 subcontractors supporting multiple active scopes of work.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Construction Safety Management Experience
• Ability to Manage Multiple Contractors and Trades
• Experience Conducting Safety Audits, Inspections, and Hazard Assessments
• Strong Knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
• Ability to Communicate Effectively with Craft Workers, Supervision, and Project Management Teams
• Experience Working on Active Construction Projects with Multiple Concurrent Work Activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Concrete Construction Experience
• Underground Pipe Installation Experience
• Water/Wastewater Facility Experience
• Heavy Civil Construction Experience
• Excavation and Utility Construction Safety Experience
• Experience Supporting River or Marine Adjacent Work Activities

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide daily field safety oversight for water treatment plant construction activities
• Support demolition operations associated with the existing facility
• Monitor major concrete construction activities and associated work crews
• Oversee safety compliance for underground pipe installation and utility work
• Conduct site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard recognition activities
• Partner with project supervision and subcontractors to address safety concerns and corrective actions
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with project safety expectations
• Maintain required project safety documentation and reporting
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all project personnel

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Concrete Construction Operations
• Underground Pipe Installation
• Heavy Civil Construction Activities
• Utility Construction Safety
• Excavation and Trenching Hazards
• Construction Site Auditing and Inspections
• Incident Investigation and Corrective Actions
• Subcontractor Safety Accountability
• Construction Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
• River Adjacent Construction Activities

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with heavy civil, utility, or water infrastructure experience who can effectively support multiple contractors and active construction scopes in a fast-paced environment.Success in this role requires maintaining a visible field presence, building strong relationships with craft personnel and subcontractors, proactively identifying hazards, driving accountability, and ensuring all construction and demolition activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Salary: $47 - $55 per hour