Safety Manager - Clarksville, TN

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an underground utilities contractor supporting the construction of a major data center project in Clarksville, TN. This role offers the opportunity to oversee safety activities involving excavation, trenching, underground utility installation, heavy equipment operations, and daily civil construction work on a high-profile project. This position also offers the potential to transition into a full-time W2 role upon successful project completion, with future opportunities to support projects based out of the company's Knoxville office and a company vehicle provided.

Requirements

OSHA 30 Certification
Trenching and excavation safety experience required
Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
Working knowledge of OSHA Excavation & Trenching Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
Working knowledge of Underground Utility Construction
Working knowledge of Trench Protection Systems
Working knowledge of Soil Classification & Protective Systems
Working knowledge of Heavy Equipment Operations
Working knowledge of Utility Installation Safety
Working knowledge of Excavation Competent Person
Working knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
Working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Working knowledge of Contractor Safety Management
Working knowledge of Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Working knowledge of Data Center Civil Construction

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience
Underground utilities experience (water, sewer, storm, electrical, or telecommunications)
Heavy civil construction experience
Competent Person - Excavation & Trenching
CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

Responsibilities

Oversee daily safety activities for underground utility construction operations
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Monitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation activities
Ensure compliance with OSHA excavation standards and project safety requirements
Monitor heavy equipment operations, material handling, and contractor activities
Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
Deliver new hire orientations and ongoing safety coaching
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), excavation permits, and pre-task plans
Maintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
Promote a positive safety culture across the project