Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: New Albany, OH
Start Date: ASAP (10/26/26)
Duration: 2-Week Project
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Rate: $50 - $54/HR
Per Diem: $125/Day
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: Day Shift
Project Scope
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support a short-term landscaping project at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in New Albany, OH. The project will involve tree planting operations that require excavation activities and close coordination around existing underground utilities.
The Safety Manager will serve as the on-site safety resource, ensuring excavation and utility protection requirements are followed throughout the project. This role requires active field presence, permit oversight, coordination with site management, and verification that utility locating processes are properly documented and maintained.
The selected candidate will review permit requirements, monitor excavation activities, verify utility markings remain visible and accurate, and ensure as-built documentation is reviewed in accordance with project and facility procedures.
Qualifications
OSHA 30 Certification (minimum)
Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction safety-specific role
Experience supporting excavation and utility-related work activities
Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and field safety practices
Ability to work independently and maintain an active presence in the field
Additional Requirements
Ability to review and manage permit documentation
Knowledge of 811 utility locate procedures and documentation requirements
Ability to verify and maintain utility markings prior to excavation activities
Experience reviewing project changes and field conditions as work progresses
Ability to review as-built documentation and support project closeout requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-site safety oversight during excavation and landscaping operations
- Review permits and ensure compliance with site requirements
- Verify 811 and private utility locate documentation is complete and current
- Confirm utility markings are in place and maintained throughout project activities
- Conduct regular field observations and safety inspections
- Support project teams with hazard identification and risk mitigation
- Review field changes and ensure work remains compliant with approved permits
- Coordinate with site management, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Review as-built documentation associated with excavation activities
- Promote safe work practices and immediate correction of unsafe conditions
Skills
Construction Safety, OSHA Compliance, Excavation Safety, Utility Coordination, Permit Management, Hazard Recognition, Field Auditing, Contractor Oversight, Risk Assessment, Communication
Knowledge Base
Strong knowledge of construction safety programs, excavation and utility protection requirements, OSHA regulations, permit-to-work processes, contractor management, hazard identification, incident prevention, field inspections, and utility locate verification. Experience supporting active construction sites where excavation activities require close coordination with facility operations and underground infrastructure.
Equal Opportunity
Our company 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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