Construction Safety Manager Location: Safety Coordinator Duration: Long-Term (Start: 7/20) Type: 1099 Contractor with Opportunity to Transition into a Full-Time W2 Position in Knoxville, TN office Company Vehicle Provided Upon Full-Time ConversionCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $49/hr and $0.72 per mile for gas reimbursement while traveling between sites. Per Diem: No perdiem Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40-50 Hours Per Week | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMWhy This Opportunity?Join an underground utilities contractor supporting the construction of a major data center project in Knoxville, 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.Required Qualifications OSHA 30 Certification Trenching and excavation safety experience requiredPreferred Qualifications 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 credentialWhat You'll Be DoingOversee daily safety activities for underground utility construction operationsConduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessmentsMonitor excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation activitiesEnsure compliance with OSHA excavation standards and project safety requirementsMonitor heavy equipment operations, material handling, and contractor activitiesLead incident investigations and corrective action implementationDeliver new hire orientations and ongoing safety coachingReview Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), excavation permits, and pre-task plansMaintain safety documentation, reports, and compliance recordsPartner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazardsPromote a positive safety culture across the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsOSHA Excavation & Trenching Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)Underground Utility ConstructionTrench Protection SystemsSoil Classification & Protective SystemsHeavy Equipment OperationsUtility Installation SafetyExcavation Competent Person ResponsibilitiesJob Hazard Analysis (JHA) DevelopmentIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationData Center Civil ConstructionWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a field-focused safety professional who can build strong relationships with utility crews, operators, and project leadership while proactively identifying hazards, maintaining compliance, and supporting the safe execution of excavation and underground utility operations throughout the project.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific activities or operations you supported (e.g., trenching, excavation, underground utilities, heavy civil construction, utility installation, competent person responsibilities, data center construction, etc.).Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.