Safety Manager - Waterbury, CT

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Waterbury, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide full-time, on-site safety leadership for a mechanical contractor supporting an active Amazon data center project in Waterbury, Connecticut. This opportunity offers a consistent Monday-Friday day-shift schedule, competitive hourly compensation, and the chance to support a high-visibility commercial construction project. The selected professional will serve as the primary safety authority for the mechanical contractor, working closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, craft personnel, and client representatives. The Safety Manager will provide visible, hands-on safety oversight for mechanical construction activities within an active data center environment. This position requires a confident field leader who can proactively identify hazards, reinforce project safety expectations, communicate effectively with crews and leadership, and maintain accurate, client-ready documentation. The successful candidate must be comfortable balancing strong safety enforcement with the operational demands of an active construction project. This is a field-focused position. The selected Safety Manager must be prepared to maintain a consistent presence across active work areas and address changing site conditions in real time.

Requirements

OSHA 500 certification
Minimum six years of full-time construction safety management experience
Experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards
Demonstrated experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations
Strong written documentation and reporting capabilities
Professional verbal communication and field leadership skills
Ability to work full-time on site for the entire project duration

Nice To Haves

Data center construction
Mechanical construction, piping, HVAC, or equipment installation
Large general contractor or high-compliance project environments
Hot work, elevated work, material handling, and equipment installation safety
Client-facing safety meetings and professional reporting
Managing multiple crews and subcontractors across active work areas

Responsibilities

Provide daily, on-site safety leadership for mechanical construction activities
Oversee and enforce site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures
Conduct daily jobsite inspections, field audits, and hazard assessments
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actions
Review job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, permits, and safety documentation
Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee orientations
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety standards
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
Complete incident reports, root-cause reviews, and corrective action tracking
Maintain accurate and professional safety records and reports
Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives
Monitor contractor compliance and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project
Support mechanical scopes involving piping, equipment installation, hot work, material handling, and elevated work