Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager Location: Chesterfield, VA Duration: 1-2 Years (Start: 8/24) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr (Local)️ Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours Per Diem: None Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10-Hour Days Approximately 60 Hours Per Week | Occasional Sunday Work as Project Needs RequireWhy This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting a major energy infrastructure project at an active power generation facility in Chesterfield, VA. This is a long-term opportunity providing hands-on construction safety leadership during the conversion of existing coal-fired turbine operations to natural gas.The project includes piping removal and installation, pipe rack construction, mechanical work, heavy equipment operations, crane and rigging activities, hot work, and energy isolation within an active power generation environment.The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while partnering with craft personnel, supervision, and project leadership to safely execute complex construction activities while maintaining compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.Required Qualifications OSHA 500 Certification OSHA 30 Construction Certification Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience

Preferred Qualifications Power generation, powerhouse, or energy infrastructure construction experience Mechanical piping and pipe rack construction experience Industrial construction or plant modification experience Crane and rigging safety experience Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control experience Hot work and welding safety experience CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be DoingOversee daily construction safety activities throughout the power generation project

Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside craft personnel and project supervision

Provide safety oversight for piping removal, installation, and pipe rack construction

Monitor activities associated with the conversion of coal-fired turbine systems to natural gas

Support mechanical construction, welding, cutting, and other hot work activities

Monitor crane, rigging, lifting, and material handling operations

Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, and system isolation activities

Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and hazard assessments

Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plans

Monitor fall protection, elevated work, scaffolding, and aerial lift activities

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and facility-specific safety requirements

Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actions

Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses

Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports

Coordinate safety activities with project management, field supervision, and contractors

Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project

Technical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsPower Generation & Energy Construction SafetyMechanical Piping & Pipe Rack ConstructionIndustrial Plant ModificationsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Hazardous Energy ControlCrane & Rigging OperationsLift Planning & Material HandlingWelding, Cutting & Hot WorkFall Protection & Elevated WorkScaffolding & Aerial LiftsConfined Space EntryHeavy Equipment OperationsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Pre-Task PlanningIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on construction safety professional who is comfortable supporting complex mechanical and industrial construction activities within an active power generation environment.Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, understanding the hazards associated with piping, hot work, rigging, and hazardous energy, proactively identifying changing site conditions, and working effectively with craft personnel and project leadership to safely execute this long-term energy conversion project.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects relevant experience with power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, mechanical piping, pipe racks, LOTO, crane and rigging operations, hot work, plant modifications, or turbine-related construction, where applicable.Candidates should also clearly list their OSHA 500 and OSHA 30 Construction certifications for immediate consideration.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.