Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Manager, Electrical Data Center Construction

Location: Lancaster, OH
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 8+ Months
Type: 1099 Contract
Pay: $52 to $57/hr
Per Diem: None Available
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: 50 to 60 hours per week, based on project needs
Shift: Daytime site coverage

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support an electrical subcontractor on a new data center construction project in Lancaster, OH.

This is a strong opportunity for a safety professional with electrical construction experience who is comfortable being highly visible in the field, working closely with supervision, and helping drive safe execution on a fast-moving, high-hour construction site.

The Safety Manager will provide day-to-day jobsite safety leadership, support OSHA and site-specific compliance, identify and correct hazards, and partner with field teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

In this role, you will support electrical construction operations by maintaining a strong field presence, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping project teams stay aligned with safety expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

✅ Overseeing daily safety activities for electrical construction scopes
✅ Conducting jobsite inspections, observations, and safety audits
✅ Identifying hazards and partnering with field leadership on corrective actions
✅ Supporting compliance with OSHA standards, site procedures, and contractor requirements
✅ Leading or assisting with orientations, toolbox talks, and daily safety communications
✅ Monitoring high-risk activities and providing proactive field support
✅ Maintaining accurate safety documentation, reports, and incident records
✅ Supporting incident response, investigations, and follow-up actions as needed
✅ Collaborating with project management, supervisors, and crews to reinforce a strong safety culture

Qualified candidates should bring strong construction safety experience, confidence working around active electrical scopes, and the ability to communicate clearly with both field crews and leadership.

Minimum qualifications:

✅ OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 required
✅ 8+ years of safety experience
✅ Construction safety background supporting active jobsite operations
✅ Experience working around electrical subcontractor scopes
✅ Strong field auditing, hazard recognition, and documentation skills
✅ Ability to work on-site in Lancaster, OH
✅ Ability to support 50 to 60 hours per week
✅ Availability for an 8+ month assignment

Preferred:

✅ BCSP certification preferred
✅ Data center, industrial, commercial, or large-scale construction experience preferred
✅ Experience supporting electrical contractors or complex MEP scopes highly preferred

The ideal candidate is field-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a high-accountability construction environment. This person understands how to identify risk before it becomes an issue, communicate effectively with crews, and support safe production without slowing the project down unnecessarily.

Strong candidates will have experience with:

• Construction safety management
• OSHA compliance
• Electrical construction safety awareness
• Hazard recognition
• Field inspections and audits
• Incident documentation
• Corrective action tracking
• Toolbox talks and safety communication
• Risk mitigation in active construction environments