Safety Manager
About The Position
The Construction Safety Manager will support a drywall and framing contractor on a large-scale data center construction project in Reno, Nevada. The role oversees daily safety operations, ensures compliance with site-specific safety requirements, and maintains a strong field presence. The manager works with project leadership, supervisors, and craft personnel to identify hazards, reduce risk exposure, and promote a proactive safety culture. Frequent jobsite interaction, routine inspections, and hands-on coaching are required to support safe work practices throughout the project. Particular focus areas include fall protection, scaffolding, elevated work activities, material handling, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance. This is a contract position with a stated duration of six or more months and an immediate start need. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends as needed. The listed compensation is $52–$56 per hour, with $150 per day in per diem paid seven days per week and weekly pay.
Requirements
- OSHA 30 Construction certification.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- BCSP certification (required).
- Strong knowledge of fall protection systems.
- Experience with scaffolding safety requirements.
- Knowledge of material handling and construction risk management.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to maintain a strong field presence throughout the project.
- Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Ability to lead orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
- Experience reviewing JHAs, permits, and pre-task plans.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with field personnel.
- Ability to maintain accurate safety documentation and compliance records.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction safety programs, hazard recognition, OSHA compliance, contractor management, training delivery, and field-based safety leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting fast-paced commercial construction projects.
- Data center construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily safety activities for drywall and framing operations.
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Monitor elevated work activities and fall protection compliance.
- Evaluate scaffolding, access equipment, and material handling operations.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Deliver employee orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans.
- Maintain compliance documentation and project safety records.
- Partner with supervision and craft personnel to improve site safety performance.
- Promote proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies.
Benefits
- Per diem of $150 per day, paid seven days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
