Safety Manager

Sheakley; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 68,880 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a long-term 1099 contract in Portsmouth, OH to support the construction of a new water treatment facility and the safe demolition of an existing water plant. The role emphasizes OSHA compliance and proactive hazard mitigation across multi-phase construction.

The ideal candidate will lead safety orientations, site inspections, and ongoing safety improvements with field teams, typically working 50–60 hours per week on a 1–2 year project.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience with water/wastewater projects, heavy civil construction, concrete work, underground piping, or demolition.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and manage safety across trades.
• Willingness to work 50–60 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as demolition, concrete work, excavation, and underground piping.
• Identify unsafe conditions and correct issues with field leadership.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; maintain safety documentation.

Skills

OSHA 30 certification

Construction safety

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

Safety Manager Needed ASAP, Portsmouth, OH
Long-Term 1099 Contract | Weekly Pay | Heavy Civil + Demolition Project
Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a long-term project in Portsmouth, OH supporting the construction of a new water treatment facility and the safe demolition of an existing water plant.
This is a strong opportunity for a safety professional with heavy civil, concrete, underground piping, water/wastewater, or demolition experience who is looking for steady hours, weekly pay, and a 1 to 2 year project.

Position Details

Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: Portsmouth, OH
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 to 2 Years
Employment Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Pay Rate: $50 to $54 per hour
Per Diem: No per diem available
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Saturday, project dependent
Shift: Day Shift

Project Scope

The Safety Manager will support a complex, multi-phase heavy civil project involving:

• Construction of a brand-new water treatment facility
• Safe demolition of an existing water plant
• Concrete structures
• Underground piping systems
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Active construction and demolition site safety oversight

This role is responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance, identifying and mitigating site hazards, supporting field leadership, and helping drive a strong safety culture across all trades on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce OSHA standards, site safety rules, and company safety policies
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and hazard assessments
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings
• Monitor high-risk activities, including demolition, concrete work, excavation, underground piping, and heavy civil operations
• Identify unsafe conditions and work with field leadership to correct issues quickly
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and inspection records
• Partner with project leadership to support continuous safety improvement

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required
• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience in water/wastewater projects, heavy civil construction, concrete work, underground piping, or demolition
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices
• Ability to work on active construction and demolition sites
• Ability to work 50 to 60 hours per week as needed
• Strong communication, documentation, and hazard recognition skills

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate has hands-on safety experience in heavy civil environments and understands the risks associated with demolition, concrete work, underground utilities, and water/wastewater infrastructure. This person should be confident working directly with field teams, identifying risks early, and taking action before issues become incidents.
Salary: $50 - $54 per hour