Traveling Project Safety Manager - Electrical

Project Safety Manager – Mission Critical / Data Center (Electrical Contractor)
Location: Sullivan, IN
Pay: $50–$60/hour
Per Diem: $133/day (6 days/week) for candidates living more than 60 miles from the project site
Project Duration: Through November 2027

We are seeking an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead all safety operations for a large-scale data center project in Sullivan, Indiana. This position is with a leading electrical contractor and requires a seasoned safety professional with experience supporting mission-critical or data center construction projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is highly visible in the field, leads by example, and is passionate about building a world-class safety culture. This individual will oversee all project safety efforts, mentor a team of safety professionals, and partner with project leadership to ensure safe execution of all electrical installation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site safety efforts for a large-scale mission-critical/data center project.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of project safety professionals.
• Promote a proactive, field-driven safety culture by leading through visibility and engagement—not from behind a desk.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, company policies, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct daily field audits, safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and behavioral observations.
• Oversee electrical safety practices including arc flash protection, energized work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical hazard mitigation.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead site orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors to proactively resolve safety concerns.
• Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records while remaining actively engaged in field operations.

Qualifications

• 7 years of construction safety experience, preferably supporting electrical contractors.
• Required: Previous experience on data center and/or mission-critical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading site safety and managing teams of safety professionals on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and electrical safety best practices.
• Experience with arc flash hazards, energized electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical hazard recognition.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• CHST, CSP, or other BCSP certifications are highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Must be a hands-on leader who is comfortable spending the majority of the day in the field coaching crews and reinforcing safe work practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50–$60/hour, based on experience.
• $133/day per diem (6 days per week) for candidates who reside more than 60 miles from the project site.
• Long-term project through November 2027.
• Opportunity to lead safety operations on a high-profile mission-critical data center project with a nationally recognized electrical contractor.

Talent Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.