Lead Safety Manager

Lead Safety Manager

Location: Lima, OH
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-4 Years
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation

Rate: $50-$55/hr
Per Diem: None Available
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 50-60 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Saturday
Shift: Day Shift

Project Overview

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Lead Safety Manager to support a long-term Google data center construction project in Lima, Ohio.

This is a strong opportunity for a safety professional who wants consistent, long-term work on a high-profile critical infrastructure project. The scope includes the installation of large-diameter pipe systems within an active data center construction environment involving heavy equipment, excavation, crane activity, rigging operations, hot work, and multiple trade partners working simultaneously.

The Lead Safety Manager will serve as a key safety leader on-site, providing daily oversight, driving OSHA compliance, supporting field leadership, and helping ensure safe execution across all phases of construction.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will provide hands-on safety leadership across heavy construction and utility-related activities, including:

Leading daily safety oversight for active construction operations
Conducting jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Monitoring OSHA compliance and project-specific safety requirements
Supporting excavation, trenching, and large-diameter pipe installation activities
Overseeing rigging, crane, lifting, and equipment movement operations
Reviewing hot work permits, fire prevention controls, and safe work practices
Delivering site orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training
Partnering with field supervision to identify and correct hazards in real time
Investigating incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
Maintaining safety reports, documentation, inspection records, and compliance logs
Promoting a proactive, field-driven safety culture across contractors and trade partners

Qualifications

OSHA 30 Certification required
Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
Experience supporting large-scale construction or industrial projects
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety compliance
Experience with excavation, trenching, underground utilities, or pipe installation preferred
Knowledge of rigging, crane safety, and lifting operations
Experience overseeing hot work operations and permit controls
Ability to work independently in a contractor environment
Strong field presence, communication skills, and leadership ability
Ability to work 50-60 hours per week, Monday through Saturday
Available to start ASAP

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy civil, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments. This role is best suited for a safety professional who is comfortable being highly visible in the field, working directly with superintendents and trade leaders, and managing safety expectations in a fast-paced, multi-contractor jobsite.

Experience with data centers, pipe installation, excavation, crane operations, rigging, hot work, and contractor safety management is highly preferred.

Key Skills

Construction Safety Management, OSHA Compliance, Hazard Recognition, Jobsite Inspections, Safety Audits, Incident Investigation, Corrective Actions, Safety Training, Excavation Safety, Trenching Safety, Pipe Installation, Rigging Safety, Crane Operations Oversight, Hot Work Safety, Risk Assessment, Contractor Safety Management, Communication, Leadership

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Long-term 3-4 year project duration
Weekly pay
High-profile Google data center project
Strong hours with 50-60 hours per week
Opportunity to serve in a lead safety role on a major construction site
Ideal for local or regional safety professionals seeking project stability

Equal Opportunity

Sheakley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

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