Safety Manager - Vernon, TX

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 154,700 - 172,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/Day

Completion Bonus $150/month

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Construction Safety Manager in Vernon, TX. This 1099 contractor role focuses on hands-on safety leadership for steel erection and ironworker activities within a fast-paced data center construction setting.

You will work closely with ironworkers, crane operators, and project leadership to ensure OSHA compliance, lead incident investigations, and proactively identify hazards while maintaining productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification required.
• OSHA 510 Certification required.
• Experience overseeing structural steel safety in construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety activities for structural steel erection operations.
• Maintain a visible field presence with ironworkers and supervision.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Monitor installation of framing, bracing, and structural members.
• Support bolting, welding, and structural connections activities.
• Monitor crane operations, rigging, and material placement.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and compliance records.

Skills

OSHA 30

OSHA 510

Structural safety

Job description

Construction Safety Manager

Location: Vernon, TX

Duration: 3+ Months (Start: 8/3)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $60/hr (Local) | $52/hr (Non-Local)

Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week for Non-Local Candidates)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 12-Hour Days 60+hours/WK

Why This Opportunity?

Join a structural steel contractor supporting the construction of a large-scale data center in Vernon, TX. This role provides hands‑on safety leadership for structural steel erection and ironworker activities, ensuring work is performed safely while supporting an aggressive construction schedule in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.

The Construction Safety Manager will work closely with ironworkers, crane operators, and project leadership to oversee structural framing, steel erection, rigging, bolting, welding, and elevated work while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification
• Structural steel safety oversight experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center construction experience
• Critical lift and crane operation experience
• Fall Protection Competent Person training
• Rigging or Signal Person qualification
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee daily safety activities for structural steel erection operations
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside ironworkers and project supervision
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
• Monitor installation of structural framing, bracing systems, and miscellaneous steel
• Support field bolting, welding, and structural connection activities
• Monitor crane operations, rigging, hoisting, and material placement
• Verify proper alignment, plumbing, leveling, and temporary stabilization of structural steel members
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, OSHA Subpart R, and project safety requirements
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, permits, and pre-task plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementationMaintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
• Partner with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• OSHA Subpart R - Steel Erection
• Structural Steel Erection
• Ironworker Safety Practices
• Data Center Construction
• Crane & Rigging Operations
• Critical Lift Planning
• Structural Framing Systems
• Field Bolting & Structural Connections
• Structural Welding Operations
• Temporary Steel Stabilization
• Fall Protection & Controlled Decking Zones
• Elevated Work & Aerial Lifts
• Material Hoisting & Placement
• Heat Stress Prevention & Environmental Exposure Management
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning
• 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 professional with extensive structural steel construction experience who can effectively support ironworkers, crane operators, and project leadership while proactively identifying hazards and maintaining compliance.

Success in this role requires the ability to manage the risks associated with steel erection, elevated work, crane operations, and rigging while adapting work planning to changing environmental conditions such as heat restrictions and maintaining productivity without compromising safety.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.