Lead Safety Representative

Lead Safety Representative Location: Sandston, VA (15 Minutes from Richmond) Duration: 6 Months (Start: 9/21/2026) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $60/hr⏱️ Overtime: Additional hours available as project needs dictate Per Diem: None - locals only Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 48 Hours/Week Additional Schedule Details: Potential Saturday work (8-hour shifts) as project demands require.Why This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting a large-scale data center construction project in Sandston, Virginia. This opportunity provides hands-on safety leadership for critical construction activities while serving as the lead safety professional onsite.This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while leading a small safety team and partnering closely with the Site Supervisor and Superintendent on a high-profile, fast-paced project.Required Qualifications✔ STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP Certification✔ Bachelor's Degree in Safety or acceptable equivalent experience✔ Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience✔ Previous data center construction experience✔ Experience leading safety efforts on active construction projects✔ Strong communication, leadership, and field engagement skills✔ Ability to work independently while managing a small onsite teamPreferred Qualifications⭐ Lead Safety Representative experience⭐ Mechanical, electrical, or mission-critical construction experience⭐ Experience supporting large-scale data center builds⭐ Strong knowledge of contractor safety management and compliance programs⭐ Advanced experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations⭐ Additional BCSP credentialsWhat You'll Be DoingProvide daily field safety oversight for active data center construction operationsLead project safety initiatives while supporting a small onsite safety teamMaintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areasConduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessmentsReview Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plansEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirementsIdentify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actionsProvide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnelCoordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractorsParticipate in incident investigations and corrective action implementationMaintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reportsPromote a proactive safety culture throughout the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsData Center Construction SafetyContractor Safety ManagementHigh-Risk Construction ActivitiesFall Protection & Elevated WorkElectrical Safety AwarenessAerial Lifts & MEWPsMaterial Handling OperationsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Incident Investigation & Corrective ActionsConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationSubcontractor Coordination & OversightSite Safety LeadershipWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting data center construction projects and leading safety efforts in fast-paced environments.Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with craft personnel and supervision, mentoring team members, and ensuring project activities are executed safely while supporting overall schedule and production goals.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience directly related to data center construction, safety leadership, contractor management, inspections, audits, and field safety oversight. Experience with data centers, construction safety, contractor management, hazard analysis, inspections, and safety leadership should be clearly identified.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.