Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: Chantilly, VA
Start Date: 11/23/26
Duration: 1 Year
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Rate: $52 - $55/hr
Per Diem: $135
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: 50-60 hours per week
Schedule: Project-based schedule
Shift: Day shift / schedule may vary based on project operations
Project Scope
The Safety Manager will support a concrete and paving project on an active airport runway/airfield in Chantilly, VA. This position will provide field-level safety oversight while working closely with project leadership and crews to maintain safe operations throughout the project.
The role requires a strong understanding of construction safety and previous hands-on experience supporting runway or airfield work. The Safety Manager will monitor field activities, identify and address hazards, support regulatory compliance, and reinforce safe work practices associated with concrete, paving, heavy equipment, and construction operations.
Qualifications
OSHA 510 required
Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
Minimum 2 years of runway/airfield construction experience required
EM 385 experience/knowledge preferred
Concrete construction experience preferred
Paving construction experience is beneficial
Additional Requirements
Must be able to work approximately 50-60 hours per week
Must be comfortable working in an active field construction environment
Ability to effectively communicate safety expectations to field personnel and project leadership
Ability to identify hazards and address safety concerns in real time
Key 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
Skills
Construction Safety Management
Runway/Airfield Safety
Hazard Identification
Concrete and Paving Operations
Field Safety Auditing
Incident Prevention
Safety Documentation
Crew Communication
OSHA Compliance
Pre-Task Planning
Knowledge Base
Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, field safety inspections, and incident prevention. Prior runway/airfield experience is essential for understanding the unique operational risks and project controls associated with airport construction. Knowledge of concrete and paving operations and familiarity with EM 385 safety requirements are preferred.
Equal Opportunity
Sheakley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.
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