Construction Safety Manager Location: Chesterfield, VA Duration: 1-2 Years (Start: 8/24) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr (Local)️ Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours Per Diem: None Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10-Hour Days Approximately 60 Hours Per Week | Occasional Sunday Work as Project Needs RequireWhy This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting a major energy infrastructure project at an active power generation facility in Chesterfield, VA. This is a long-term opportunity providing hands-on construction safety leadership during the conversion of existing coal-fired turbine operations to natural gas.The project includes piping removal and installation, pipe rack construction, mechanical work, heavy equipment operations, crane and rigging activities, hot work, and energy isolation within an active power generation environment.The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while partnering with craft personnel, supervision, and project leadership to safely execute complex construction activities while maintaining compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.Required Qualifications OSHA 500 Certification OSHA 30 Construction Certification Minimum 5 years of construction safety experiencePreferred Qualifications Power generation, powerhouse, or energy infrastructure construction experience Mechanical piping and pipe rack construction experience Industrial construction or plant modification experience Crane and rigging safety experience Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control experience Hot work and welding safety experience CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credentialWhat You'll Be DoingOversee daily construction safety activities throughout the power generation projectMaintain a highly visible field presence alongside craft personnel and project supervisionProvide safety oversight for piping removal, installation, and pipe rack constructionMonitor activities associated with the conversion of coal-fired turbine systems to natural gasSupport mechanical construction, welding, cutting, and other hot work activitiesMonitor crane, rigging, lifting, and material handling operationsSupport Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, and system isolation activitiesConduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and hazard assessmentsReview Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plansMonitor fall protection, elevated work, scaffolding, and aerial lift activitiesEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations and facility-specific safety requirementsIdentify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actionsParticipate in incident investigations and root cause analysesMaintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reportsCoordinate safety activities with project management, field supervision, and contractorsProvide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices throughout the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsPower Generation & Energy Construction SafetyMechanical Piping & Pipe Rack ConstructionIndustrial Plant ModificationsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Hazardous Energy ControlCrane & Rigging OperationsLift Planning & Material HandlingWelding, Cutting & Hot WorkFall Protection & Elevated WorkScaffolding & Aerial LiftsConfined Space EntryHeavy Equipment OperationsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Pre-Task PlanningIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on construction safety professional who is comfortable supporting complex mechanical and industrial construction activities within an active power generation environment.Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, understanding the hazards associated with piping, hot work, rigging, and hazardous energy, proactively identifying changing site conditions, and working effectively with craft personnel and project leadership to safely execute this long-term energy conversion project.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects relevant experience with power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, mechanical piping, pipe racks, LOTO, crane and rigging operations, hot work, plant modifications, or turbine-related construction, where applicable.Candidates should also clearly list their OSHA 500 and OSHA 30 Construction certifications for immediate consideration.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.