Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a high-profile steel erection project at a data center site in Sterling, VA. This on-site, 1099 contractor role requires strong leadership to ensure OSHA compliance and safe work practices.

The role entails direct safety oversight for steel erection activities, hazard identification, and coordination with project leadership, field supervision, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel erection safety management on active projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project leadership and field personnel.
• Willingness to work 50–60 hours per week, including Saturdays when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor field activities for OSHA/compliance with project safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Provide direct safety oversight for steel erection activities.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field training.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Drive a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Steel erection experience

Construction safety management

OSHA regulations knowledge

Effective communication

Education

OSHA 500/511 Certification

Job description

SAFETY MANAGER

Steel Erection | Large-Scale Data Center Construction

Location: Sterling, Virginia
Start Date: July 29, 2026
Project Duration: Approximately 3 Months
Employment Type: 1099 Contractor

JOIN A HIGH-PROFILE DATA CENTER PROJECT

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager with strong steel erection expertise to provide full-time, on-site safety leadership for a large-scale data center construction project in Sterling, Virginia.

This is a fast-moving, field-focused assignment requiring a confident safety professional who understands the hazards associated with steel erection, elevated work, material handling, and simultaneous construction operations.

The selected contractor will work directly with project leadership, field supervision, trade partners, and craft personnel to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, and maintain compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific safety requirements.

COMPENSATION

Contractor Rate: $50-$55 per hour
Overtime: Paid at 1.3x the base rate for hours worked over 40
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Per Diem: Not available

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Hours: Approximately 50-60 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, with Saturdays as needed
Shift: Day Shift

Candidates must be prepared to support extended hours as project activity and site demands increase.

PROJECT SCOPE

The Safety Manager will serve as the primary safety resource for active steel erection operations on a large-scale data center construction site.

This individual will maintain a consistent field presence, monitor ongoing work, identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and work with site leadership to implement immediate corrective actions.

Key areas of oversight may include:

• Steel erection and structural assembly activities
• Fall protection and elevated work
• Crane, rigging, and material-handling operations
• Aerial lifts and mobile equipment
• Controlled access zones and restricted work areas
• Pre-task planning and job hazard analysis
• Contractor and trade-partner compliance
• Simultaneous operations in a fast-paced construction environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor daily field activities for compliance with OSHA, client, and project-specific safety requirements
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Provide direct safety oversight for steel erection activities
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Review pre-task plans, job hazard analyses, and high-risk work activities
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and field training
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and follow-up actions
• Partner with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel
• Track safety observations, corrective actions, incidents, and leading indicators
• Maintain accurate and timely safety documentation and reports
• Reinforce accountability while promoting a proactive, solutions-focused safety culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 511 Certification
• Proven experience supporting steel erection projects
• Construction safety management experience on active commercial or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Working knowledge of fall protection, elevated work, rigging, cranes, and material handling
• Ability to communicate effectively with project leadership and field personnel
• Strong documentation, reporting, and follow-through skills
• Availability to work 50-60 hours per week and Saturdays when required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience
• Experience managing safety across multiple trades and simultaneous operations
• Strong understanding of steel erection planning and high-risk activity controls
• Demonstrated ability to influence field performance and drive corrective action

CORE SAFETY EXPERTISE

Construction Safety Management | Steel Erection Safety | OSHA Compliance | Fall Protection | Hazard Recognition | Incident Investigation | Root-Cause Analysis | Site Auditing | Safety Training | Contractor Coordination | Corrective Action Management | Safety Documentation | Field Leadership

READY TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT?

This project begins July 29, 2026, and qualified candidates are encouraged.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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