Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: El Paso, TX
Start Date: 5/11 (possibly sooner)
Duration: 2 years
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Rate:
• Local: $50 - $54/hr
• Traveler: $48 - $51/hr
Per Diem: $125/day (traveler only)
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: 50-60+ hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Saturday
Shift: Day Shift
Project Scope
This role supports underground utility construction on a large-scale data center build in El Paso, TX. The Safety Manager will oversee all field safety activities associated with excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety plans.
The position requires a strong on-site presence and direct engagement with craft labor, supervisors, and subcontractors. The Safety Manager will proactively identify hazards, enforce corrective actions, and promote a safety-first culture in a fast-paced, high-production construction environment.
This is a long-term project with consistent work and extended hours, ideal for a safety professional experienced in civil and underground utility construction.
Qualifications
CHST certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Active OSHA 500 certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours and Saturdays
Strong field presence on active construction sites
Experience supporting underground utility or civil construction projects
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs
- Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments
- Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings in English and Spanish
- Monitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility operations
- Identify, document, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting records
Skills
Construction safety management, OSHA compliance, underground utility safety, hazard identification, incident investigation, bilingual communication, field inspections, safety training
Knowledge Base
Extensive knowledge of OSHA construction standards, excavation and trenching requirements, underground utility safety practices, and data center construction environments. Proven ability to manage safety programs on large-scale civil projects while maintaining compliance, productivity, and workforce engagement.
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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