Site Safety Manager - Lawrence, KS

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 97,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Site Safety Manager for a 6-8 month contract in Lawrence, KS. The role leads safety efforts on a live manufacturing site during demolition, equipment installation, and multi-trade construction.

The contractor will maintain a strong field presence, conduct audits and toolbox talks, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with craft personnel, subcontractors, and client reps to drive safe project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Site Safety Manager on large or complex construction projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting safety audits, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Strong field presence and leadership abilities.
• Experience working around multiple contractors and active construction operations.
• Ability to manage safety documentation and project compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety audits and inspections.
• Lead employee and contractor safety orientations.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas.
• Monitor demolition and installation activities.
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review safe work practices and project requirements with crews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate safety activities with project management and field supervision.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain required safety documentation and reporting.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

Site safety management

Communication

Safety audits

Leadership

Construction safety

Job description

Site Safety Manager

Location: Lawrence, KS
Duration: 6-8 Months (Start: November 2, 2026)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $59/hr
Per Diem: $150/Day (7 Days Per Week)
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40-50 Hours Per Week | First Shift
Additional Schedule Details: Active manufacturing environment with multiple trades working simultaneously.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting the installation of a new manufacturing line within an active production facility in Lawrence, KS. This role provides hands‑on safety leadership for demolition, equipment installation, and multi‑trade construction activities in an occupied manufacturing environment.

The Site Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while working directly with craft personnel, subcontractors, supervision, and client representatives to identify hazards, maintain compliance, and support safe project execution.

This project presents unique challenges including active facility operations, hot work activities, multiple trades working concurrently, and communication with client personnel operating nearby.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Site Safety Manager on large or complex construction projects
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience conducting safety audits, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Strong field presence and leadership abilities
• Experience working around multiple contractors and active construction operations
• Ability to manage safety documentation and project compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Construction Experience
• Industrial Construction Experience
• Food & Beverage Facility Experience
• Hot Work Oversight Experience
• Experience Working in Active Facilities
• Experience Supporting Equipment Installation Projects
• Strong Client-Facing Communication Skills

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct daily site safety audits and inspections
• Lead employee and contractor safety orientations
• Facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
• Monitor demolition and installation activities
• Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions
• Review safe work practices and project requirements with crews
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific requirements
• Coordinate safety activities with project management and field supervision
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required safety documentation and reporting
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Manufacturing Facility Construction
• Demolition Operations
• Hot Work Activities
• Contractor Safety Management
• Multi-Trade Construction Coordination
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Safety Auditing & Compliance
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Material Handling Operations
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Site Safety Leadership

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, field‑focused safety professional with experience supporting large‑scale construction projects in active industrial or manufacturing environments.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, effectively communicating with project teams and client personnel, proactively identifying hazards, and ensuring demolition and installation work are completed safely while minimizing impacts to ongoing facility operations.