Owner's Representative Safety Manager - Colonia Heights, VA

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Owner's Representative Safety Manager
Location: Colonia Heights, VA
Duration: 18 Months (Start: Immediate Need)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Job Details

Hourly Rate: $56/HR
Per Diem: $140/Day on seven days
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay: Weekly
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 10-hour days, 50hrs/wk. Weekends as needed.

Project Scope

The Owner's Representative Safety Manager will oversee all safety operations and trades on behalf of the owner for a $220 Million Expansion project at a ballistic fiber manufacturing facility. Materials used in helmets, vests, vehicle armor, etc...

Qualifications

Must have:

• OSHA 30
• 10+ years of consturction safety
• Owner's Representative for safety

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's on-site safety representative, ensuring all contractors meet client safety expectations
• Conduct project safety inspections, audits, and field observations with a strong visible presence
• Monitor and enforce OSHA compliance and client-specific safety standards
• Review and validate AHAs/JHAs, permits, and high-risk work activities
• Upload and manage safety documentation within Procore and client reporting systems
• Prepare and submit daily safety reports, metrics, and observations to ownership
• Track workforce safety compliance, trends, and leading indicators
• Maintain safety logs, incident records, and compliance documentation
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Enforce fall protection standards (CRITICAL priority) and monitor other high-risk scopes
• Provide safety training, coaching, and mentorship to contractor teams
• Monitor jobsite activities and proactively address unsafe behaviors and conditions
• Review contractor safety documentation and manage safety-related correspondence
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide safety leadership insights to stakeholders
• Support and help develop, implement, and continuously improve the site safety program

Skills & Knowledge

Skills:

• Excellent communication and high-level stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to influence field and leadership teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and digital safety platforms (Procore )
• Strong organizational, reporting, and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with ownership objectives
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive project information

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of EHS principles, OSHA regulations, and construction safety standards
• Experience with high-risk construction activities including fall protection, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), LOTO, cranes/rigging, and excavation
• Ability to interpret and enforce client-specific safety programs and expectations
• Understanding of data center construction environments and fast-paced project demands

Equal Opportunity Employer

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