Safety Manager - Arlington, VA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Safety Manager for an airport electrical infrastructure project at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, VA. This 1099 contractor role demands a strong safety leader with extensive experience in electrical construction safety and incident investigation.

The position oversees all safety and health activities on site, coordinating with management, subcontractors, and field personnel to proactively manage risk in a complex airport environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Certification (minimum requirement).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a lead safety role.
• Experience in managing construction safety programs.
• Experience with NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience supporting electrical construction projects.
• Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project Safety and Health Program.
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions.
• Review and manage Pre-Task Work Plans (PTWPs).
• Conduct safety orientations, meetings, and hazard-recognition training.
• Monitor electrical, excavation, trenching, underground utility, and heavy equipment activities.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure subcontractor and field personnel compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records.
• Attend project meetings, safety walks, and coordination meetings.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Provide leadership and coaching to field personnel and supervision.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program management

Incident investigation

NFPA 70E knowledge

LOTO experience

Electrical construction safety

Documentation & communication

Education

OSHA 500 Certification

10+ years lead safety experience

Job description

Safety Manager

Location: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA
Duration: 1 Year (Start: ASAP)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $55/hr
Per Diem: $175/day (7 Days Per Week)
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Sunday Night - Thursday Night | 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting critical electrical infrastructure improvements at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This project involves electrical construction, underground utility installation, directional drilling, substation work, and 5kV feeder installation supporting airport operations.

The Safety Manager will serve as the onsite safety leader, overseeing all safety and health activities while working closely with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel. This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, electrical safety knowledge, and the ability to proactively manage risk in an active airport environment.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 Certification (Minimum Requirement)
• Minimum 10 Years of Experience in a Lead Safety Role
• Experience Managing Construction Safety Programs
• Experience with NFPA 70E Requirements
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs
• Strong Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Experience
• Experience Supporting Electrical Construction Projects
• Strong Documentation, Communication, and Leadership Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Utility Construction Experience
• Underground Utility Construction Experience
• Directional Drilling Experience
• Airport Construction Experience
• Substation Construction Experience
• Excavation & Trenching Safety Experience
• Heavy Equipment Safety Experience
• Contractor Safety Management Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the project Safety and Health Program
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions
• Review and manage Pre-Task Work Plans (PTWPs)
• Conduct safety orientations, meetings, and hazard-recognition training
• Monitor electrical, excavation, trenching, underground utility, and heavy equipment activities
• Investigate incidents and near misses and perform root cause analysis
• Ensure subcontractor and field personnel compliance with project requirements
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records
• Attend project meetings, safety walks, and coordination meetings
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified
• Provide leadership and coaching to field personnel and supervision
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• NFPA 70E
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Construction Safety
• 5kV Feeder Installation
• Substation Construction
• Underground Utility Installation
• Directional Drilling Operations
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety leader with extensive experience supporting electrical and utility construction projects. Success in this role requires strong leadership, proactive hazard recognition, effective communication with project stakeholders, and the ability to maintain safe operations while supporting schedule and production objectives in a complex airport construction environment.