Job Title: Safety Manager
Location: Dallas, TX
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temp-to-Hire
Type: 1099 Temp-to-Hire with strong possibility for permanent W2 placement
Compensation
Rate: $50-$52/hour
Per Diem: None Available
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
Schedule: Multiple active projects; heavy travel required
Shift: Day shift / project-dependent
Project Scope
The Safety Manager will support a general contractor specializing in underground utilities and earthwork. Primary field activities include excavation, trenching, confined-space work, grading, and other civil construction operations.
This is a multi-project position supporting approximately 14 crews. Individual projects typically run 2-3 months, with the Safety Manager expected to travel heavily between projects and provide consistent field safety oversight across concurrent operations.
The position begins as a 1099 contract assignment with a strong possibility of transitioning into permanent W2 employment. A company vehicle and laptop will be provided. Company phone service or phone reimbursement will also be provided, and additional approved travel expenses are reimbursable.
Qualifications
OSHA 500 certification required
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
2+ years of construction safety experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience with excavation, trenching, confined-space, underground utility, and/or earthwork operations preferred
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel heavily between multiple project locations
Ability to provide safety oversight across approximately 14 crews/projects
Ability to work approximately 50 hours per week
Willingness to begin as a 1099 contractor with potential for permanent W2 placement
Strong field communication and hazard-recognition skills
Provided: Company vehicle, laptop, and company phone or phone reimbursement
Travel: Additional approved travel expenses can be reimbursed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide field safety oversight for underground utility and earthwork construction activities
- Support approximately 14 crews across multiple projects
- Travel between active projects to conduct safety inspections and field observations
- Monitor excavation, trenching, confined-space, and grading operations
- Identify unsafe conditions and work practices and coordinate corrective actions
- Support pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and jobsite safety meetings
- Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and project safety procedures
- Work directly with field personnel and project leadership to reduce jobsite hazards
- Maintain safety inspection, observation, and incident documentation
- Assist with incident investigations and corrective-action follow-up
- Communicate safety requirements effectively in both English and Spanish
Skills
Construction safety management
Underground utility safety
Excavation and trenching safety
Confined-space safety
Earthwork and grading operations
Multi-project safety oversight
Hazard recognition and risk assessment
Field inspections and documentation
Incident investigation and corrective action
Bilingual English/Spanish communication
Knowledge Base
Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, excavation and trenching requirements, confined-space procedures, underground utility hazards, earthwork and grading operations, field hazard assessments, incident prevention, corrective actions, safety inspections, and construction safety documentation.
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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