Lead Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•West Lafayette, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager will serve as the primary onsite safety professional for a major new-build hospital construction project in West Lafayette, Indiana. The project is in its early stages and the role will lead and oversee onsite safety efforts throughout the construction lifecycle, from startup through completion. The Safety Manager will work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain safe work practices across active construction operations. The role requires a strong field presence, proactive hazard identification, and leadership in developing a positive safety culture. This is an onsite 1099 contractor assignment expected to last approximately two years. The schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as project conditions require. The position is a day shift role. Compensation is $52–$56 per hour, with a per diem of $140 per day and weekly pay.

Requirements

Previous experience serving in a lead safety role on construction projects.
Experience working directly for or alongside a general contractor.
Strong understanding of construction safety practices and field operations.
Ability to independently manage site safety responsibilities.
Effective communication with project teams, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
Professional and proactive approach to site safety leadership.
Ability to maintain a visible and engaged presence in the field.
Willingness to work onsite full-time throughout the project duration.
Ability to address safety concerns and corrective actions promptly.
Comfort conducting routine inspections and safety observations.
Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
Availability for occasional weekend work based on project needs.
Ability to support a long-term project assignment.
Knowledge of hazard identification, corrective action management, field safety leadership, subcontractor coordination, incident response, inspection processes, and safety program implementation in large-scale commercial construction environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite safety professional for the project.
Provide daily safety oversight of general construction activities.
Conduct routine site inspections and identify hazards.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
Support pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talks.
Lead and participate in safety meetings.
Work with project leadership to reinforce safety expectations.
Investigate incidents and near-miss events as needed.
Track and complete corrective actions.
Maintain safety reports, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture across the project.