Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager Location Knoxville, TN Duration Long-Term (Start: 7/20) Type 1099 Contractor with Opportunity to Transition into a Full-Time W2 Position in Knoxville, TN office Company Vehicle Provided Upon Full-Time Conversion Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $49/hr and $0.72 per mile for gas reimbursement while traveling between sites. Per Diem: No per diem Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40-50 Hours Per Week | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Why This Opportunity? Join an underground utilities contractor supporting the construction of a major data center project in Knoxville, TN. This role offers the opportunity to oversee safety activities involving excavation, trenching, underground utility installation, heavy equipment operations, and daily civil construction work on a high-profile project. This position also offers the potential to transition into a full-time W2 role upon successful project completion, with future opportunities to support projects based out of the company's Knoxville office and a company vehicle provided. Required Qualifications OSHA 30 Certification Preferred Qualifications Trenching and excavation safety experience required Data center construction experience Underground utilities experience (water, sewer, storm, electrical, or telecommunications) Heavy civil construction experience Competent Person - Excavation & Trenching CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential What You'll Be Doing Oversee daily safety activities for underground utility construction operations Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments Monitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation activities Ensure compliance with OSHA excavation standards and project safety requirements Monitor heavy equipment operations, material handling, and contractor activities Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation Deliver new hire orientations and ongoing safety coaching Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), excavation permits, and pre-task plans Maintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance records Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards Promote a positive safety culture across the project Technical Knowledge OSHA Construction Standards OSHA Excavation & Trenching Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P) Underground Utility Construction Trench Protection Systems Soil Classification & Protective Systems Heavy Equipment Operations Utility Installation Safety Excavation Competent Person Responsibilities Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Contractor Safety Management Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation Data Center Civil Construction What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a field-focused safety professional who can build strong relationships with utility crews, operators, and project leadership while proactively identifying hazards, maintaining compliance, and supporting the safe execution of excavation and underground utility operations throughout the project. Apply Today Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review. If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific activities or operations you supported (e.g., trenching, excavation, underground utilities, heavy civil construction, utility installation, competent person responsibilities, data center construction, etc.). Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates. Salary: $49 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr