Lead Safety Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Safety Representative???? Location: Sandston, VA (15 Minutes from Richmond, VA)???? Duration: 6 Months (Start: September 21, 2026)???? Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule???? Pay Rate: $60/hr???? Per Diem: None - Locals Only???? Completion Bonus: $150/month???? Pay Frequency: Weekly⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 48 Hours Per Week???? Additional Schedule Details: Occasional Saturday work (8 hours) as needed. Resumes requested ASAP.Why This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting a data center construction project in Sandston, VA. This role provides hands-on safety oversight for active construction operations while serving as the Lead Safety Representative onsite.This position offers the opportunity to work autonomously while leading a small safety team. The selected candidate will work directly with site supervision, project management, and craft personnel to ensure safe execution of construction activities and maintain project compliance standards.Required Qualifications✔ STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP Certification✔ Degree in Safety (or acceptable equivalent)✔ Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience✔ Data Center Construction Experience✔ Experience leading site safety initiativesPreferred Qualifications⭐ Data Center Construction Experience⭐ Large-Scale Commercial Construction Experience⭐ Mechanical and Electrical Construction Safety Experience⭐ Contractor Safety Management Experience⭐ Incident Investigation Experience⭐ Strong Leadership and Communication SkillsWhat You'll Be DoingProvide daily field safety oversight for data center construction activitiesMaintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areasConduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessmentsReview Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), 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 subcontractorsLead and support a small onsite safety teamParticipate 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 ManagementJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Incident Investigation & Corrective ActionsConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationFall Protection & Elevated WorkAerial Lifts & MEWPsMaterial Handling OperationsSite Inspection & Documentation PracticesSubcontractor CoordinationSafety Leadership & Field CoachingWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting data center construction projects and leading safety initiatives in active construction environments.Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, building relationships with craft personnel and supervision, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating project expectations, and ensuring work is completed safely while supporting overall project goals.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience with data center construction, safety leadership, contractor safety management, site inspections, incident investigations, OSHA compliance, and field safety oversight.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.