Safety Manager

Shirley Parsons is partnered with an industry-leading client seeking an experienced Site Safety Representative to provide hands-on safety leadership and oversight for an active construction project. This individual will work closely with project leadership, field personnel, and subcontractors to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain established site safety programs and procedures.

• Start Date: October 2026
• Estimated Duration: 6 months with potential extension
• Project Type: Data Center
• Schedule: Up to 50+ hours, dependent on-site needs
• ****Local candidates encouraged to apply as there is no per diem at this time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site safety orientation program , including conducting orientations, maintaining training documentation, coordinating training logistics with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager, and ensuring all applicable employees and subcontractors complete required orientation prior to beginning work.
• Coordinate and administer required site safety training , including fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), forklift operation, crane operation, and aerial/scissor lift training. Maintain accurate training records and verify that personnel meet applicable training and certification requirements.
• Manage the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) program , including reviewing crew JHAs for accuracy and completeness, mentoring field leadership on proper JHA development, supporting the creation of standard-work JHAs, and maintaining required documentation.
• Oversee the weekly toolbox talk program , including selecting relevant safety topics, conducting toolbox talks, completing required documentation, and maintaining training records.
• Establish and maintain the jobsite safety board and required safety resources, including applicable OSHA and Department of Labor postings, emergency and occupational medical facility information, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), first-aid and eyewash resources, LOTO materials, JHA forms, equipment inspection documentation, and other required safety information.
• Provide immediate notification of work-related injuries, medical emergencies, near misses, and forklift/heavy equipment incidents to appropriate project and safety leadership. Coordinate timely medical response when necessary.
• Partner with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, and corporate safety leadership to investigate incidents and injuries , identify root causes, determine corrective actions, and complete required documentation.
• Maintain the site's OSHA 300 Log in accordance with OSHA Recordkeeping requirements under 29 CFR 1904 , coordinating recordability determinations with appropriate safety leadership.
• Serve as the site's Competent Person for Fall Protection , identifying existing and foreseeable fall hazards and implementing prompt corrective measures in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M and applicable company safety programs.
• Conduct and document inspections of fall protection equipment , including harnesses, self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), anchor straps, beam anchors, and horizontal lifeline systems prior to deployment and at required intervals.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection documentation, training records, and other compliance materials required by company, client, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Safety Representative, Safety Coordinator, Safety Technician, or similar construction safety role .
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations and industry best practices .
• Experience managing site orientations, safety training, JHAs/JHAs, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and safety documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of fall protection, LOTO, mobile equipment, and construction-related hazards .
• Ability to work effectively with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and implement appropriate corrective actions in a field-based construction environment.
• Relevant OSHA and safety certifications are preferred and/or may be required depending on the project.