Safety Manager (Water Treatment Plant Construction Project) Location: Portsmouth, OH Duration: 9 Months (Start: ASAP) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Local Pay: $50-$55/hr Traveler Pay: $47-$49/hr + $125/Day Per Diem Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 50-60 Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: Long-term infrastructure project supporting both new construction and demolition operations within an active water treatment environment.Why This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting the construction of a brand-new water treatment plant while also overseeing the demolition of an existing facility in Portsmouth, OH. Project activities include major concrete construction, underground pipe installation, civil infrastructure work, and new influent system construction with work occurring in and around the river.The Safety Manager will provide field leadership for a growing workforce that currently includes 20-30 self-perform craft employees along with approximately 20 subcontractors supporting multiple active scopes of work.Required Qualifications OSHA 30 Certification Construction Safety Management Experience Ability to Manage Multiple Contractors and Trades Experience Conducting Safety Audits, Inspections, and Hazard Assessments Strong Knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards Ability to Communicate Effectively with Craft Workers, Supervision, and Project Management Teams Experience Working on Active Construction Projects with Multiple Concurrent Work ActivitiesPreferred Qualifications Concrete Construction Experience Underground Pipe Installation Experience Water/Wastewater Facility Experience Heavy Civil Construction Experience Excavation and Utility Construction Safety Experience Experience Supporting River or Marine Adjacent Work ActivitiesWhat You'll Be DoingProvide daily field safety oversight for water treatment plant construction activitiesSupport demolition operations associated with the existing facilityMonitor major concrete construction activities and associated work crewsOversee safety compliance for underground pipe installation and utility workConduct site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard recognition activitiesPartner with project supervision and subcontractors to address safety concerns and corrective actionsSupport incident investigations and corrective action implementationEnsure subcontractor compliance with project safety expectationsMaintain required project safety documentation and reportingPromote a proactive safety culture across all project personnelTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsConcrete Construction OperationsUnderground Pipe InstallationHeavy Civil Construction ActivitiesUtility Construction SafetyExcavation and Trenching HazardsConstruction Site Auditing and InspectionsIncident Investigation and Corrective ActionsSubcontractor Safety AccountabilityConstruction Risk Assessment and MitigationWater and Wastewater Infrastructure ProjectsRiver Adjacent Construction ActivitiesWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a strong field leader with heavy civil, utility, or water infrastructure experience who can effectively support multiple contractors and active construction scopes in a fast-paced environment.Success in this role requires maintaining a visible field presence, building strong relationships with craft personnel and subcontractors, proactively identifying hazards, driving accountability, and ensuring all construction and demolition activities are completed safely and efficiently.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience supporting water treatment facilities, heavy civil construction, underground piping, concrete construction, utility installation, demolition activities, subcontractor management, and field safety oversight.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.