Safety Manager - Southaven, MS
About The Position
The Construction Safety Manager will provide hands-on, field-focused safety oversight for a high-profile SpaceX project in Southaven, Mississippi. The project includes critical electrical installation activities, including cable installation in rack systems and cable terminations into transformers supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The role supports active electrical construction operations in a fast-paced environment and requires a strong field presence, proactive hazard identification, compliance with project safety requirements, and effective communication with craft personnel and project leadership while supporting schedule and production goals. This is a six-month 1099 contractor engagement starting November 2, 2026. The position has day- and night-shift coverage, with 12-hour shifts and 50–60 hours per week. Pay is $55 per hour for day shift or $57 per hour for night shift, plus $125 per diem per day, seven days per week. Pay is weekly.
Requirements
- CHST or CUSP certification.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- Experience supporting electrical construction activities.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards.
- Experience conducting field audits and inspections.
- Experience leading toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Strong communication and contractor management skills.
- Working knowledge of electrical construction safety, transformer installation activities, cable tray and cable rack installation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), commissioning activities, JHAs, PTPs, Toolbox Talks, incident investigation and corrective actions, contractor safety management, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.
Nice To Haves
- Data center construction experience.
- Mission-critical construction experience.
- Utility or power distribution experience.
- Electrical safety experience.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience.
- Incident investigation experience.
- Contractor safety management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily field safety oversight for cable installation and transformer termination activities.
- Maintain and manage safety documentation, including JHAs, PTPs, and Toolbox Talks.
- Participate in routine site walks and field observations.
- Support subcontractors and project supervision with safety compliance efforts.
- Identify hazards and coordinate corrective actions.
- Respond to incidents and assist with investigations.
- Monitor commissioning and startup activities.
- Support SmartRun assembly operations and associated safety requirements.
- Monitor break-work-fix activities and related hazards.
- Support flush and fill operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project safety requirements.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
Benefits
- $125 per diem per day, seven days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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