Safety Manager - Chantilly, VA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Chantilly, VA

2d•$52 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager will support a concrete and paving project on an active airport runway/airfield in Chantilly, Virginia. The role provides field-level safety oversight and works closely with project leadership and crews to maintain safe operations. The Safety Manager monitors field activities, identifies and addresses hazards, supports regulatory compliance, and reinforces safe work practices related to concrete, paving, heavy equipment, and construction operations. The position requires hands-on runway or airfield construction safety experience and comfort working in an active field construction environment. The schedule is project-based and may vary with project operations; the stated shift is day shift. The role is expected to work approximately 50–60 hours per week. The posting lists a start date of November 23, 2026, a duration of one year, and 1099 contractor status. Compensation is $52–$55 per hour, with $135 per diem and weekly pay.

Requirements

OSHA 510 certification is required.
At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
At least 2 years of runway/airfield construction experience.
Ability to work approximately 50–60 hours per week.
Comfort working in an active field construction environment.
Ability to communicate safety expectations effectively to field personnel and project leadership.
Ability to identify hazards and address safety concerns in real time.
Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, field safety inspections, and incident prevention.
Prior runway/airfield experience to understand the operational risks and project controls associated with airport construction.

Nice To Haves

EM 385 experience or knowledge.
Concrete construction experience.
Paving construction experience.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day safety oversight for concrete and paving operations on the runway/airfield project.
Conduct field observations and identify unsafe conditions or work practices.
Support implementation and enforcement of site-specific safety requirements.
Conduct or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety discussions.
Work with project leadership and field crews to resolve safety concerns.
Monitor concrete, paving, equipment, and related construction activities for safe work practices.
Assist with incident documentation, investigations, and corrective actions as needed.
Maintain required project safety documentation and records.
Reinforce compliance with applicable OSHA and project safety requirements.
Promote proactive hazard recognition and prevention throughout field operations.