Safety Manager - New Albany, OH
About The Position
The Safety Manager will provide on-site safety support for a short-term landscaping project at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio. The project includes tree planting and excavation near existing underground utilities. The role requires active field presence, permit oversight, coordination with site management, and verification that utility locating processes are properly documented and maintained. The Safety Manager will review permit requirements, monitor excavation activities, ensure utility markings remain visible and accurate, and review as-built documentation according to project and facility procedures. This is a 2-week project as a 1099 contractor, starting ASAP (10/26/26). The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. Compensation is $50–$54 per hour, with $125 per day in per diem and weekly pay.
Requirements
- OSHA 30 certification (minimum).
- At least 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.
- 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.
- 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 requires close coordination with facility operations and underground infrastructure.
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.
Benefits
- $125 per day in per diem
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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