Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: Waterbury, CT
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-4 Months
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Rate: $52 - $57 / HR
Per Diem: None Available
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: 40 Hours / Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: 0700 - 1500
Project Scope
The Safety Manager will support a mechanical contractor working on an active Amazon Data Center project in Waterbury, CT. This role is responsible for overseeing all on-site safety operations and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety standards.
The position requires a hands-on presence in the field, proactive hazard identification, and close coordination with project management, field supervisors, and client representatives. The Safety Manager will act as the primary safety authority on site, supporting daily operations while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
OSHA 500 Certification
Minimum of six (6) years of full-time construction safety management experience
Additional Requirements
Ability to work onsite full-time for the duration of the project
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and enforce site safety programs and procedures
- Conduct daily safety inspections and field audits
- Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and reports
- Coordinate with project leadership and subcontractors on safety matters
Skills
Construction Safety Management, OSHA Compliance, Hazard Identification, Incident Investigation, Safety Auditing, Field Leadership
Knowledge Base
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, mechanical construction safety practices, job hazard analysis, incident reporting, and safety program implementation on large commercial construction projects, including data center environments.
Equal Opportunity
Our client 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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