Site Safety Manager

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, effectively communicating with project teams and client personnel, proactively identifying hazards, and ensuring demolition and installation work are completed safely while minimizing impacts to ongoing facility operations. The Site Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while working directly with craft personnel, subcontractors, supervision, and client representatives to identify hazards, maintain compliance, and support safe project execution.

Site Safety Manager Location: Lawrence, KS Duration: 6-8 Months (Start: November 2, 2026) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $59/hr Per Diem: $150/Day (7 Days Per Week) Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40-50 Hours Per Week | First Shift Additional Schedule Details: Active manufacturing environment with multiple trades working simultaneously.Why This Opportunity?Join a contractor supporting the installation of a new manufacturing line within an active production facility in Lawrence, KS. This role provides hands-on safety leadership for demolition, equipment installation, and multi-trade construction activities in an occupied manufacturing environment.The Site Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while working directly with craft personnel, subcontractors, supervision, and client representatives to identify hazards, maintain compliance, and support safe project execution.This project presents unique challenges including active facility operations, hot work activities, multiple trades working concurrently, and communication with client personnel operating nearby.Required Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Site Safety Manager on large or complex construction projects Excellent communication and organizational skills Experience conducting safety audits, orientations, and toolbox talks Strong field presence and leadership abilities Experience working around multiple contractors and active construction operations Ability to manage safety documentation and project compliance requirementsPreferred Qualifications Manufacturing Construction Experience Industrial Construction Experience Food & Beverage Facility Experience Hot Work Oversight Experience Experience Working in Active Facilities Experience Supporting Equipment Installation Projects Strong Client-Facing Communication SkillsWhat You'll Be DoingConduct daily site safety audits and inspectionsLead employee and contractor safety orientationsFacilitate toolbox talks and safety meetingsMaintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areasMonitor demolition and installation activitiesIdentify hazards and coordinate corrective actionsReview safe work practices and project requirements with crewsEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific requirementsCoordinate safety activities with project management and field supervisionSupport incident investigations and corrective action implementationMaintain required safety documentation and reportingPromote a proactive safety culture throughout the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsManufacturing Facility ConstructionDemolition OperationsHot Work ActivitiesContractor Safety ManagementMulti-Trade Construction CoordinationJob Hazard Analysis (JHA)Safety Auditing & ComplianceIncident Investigation & Corrective ActionsMaterial Handling OperationsConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationSite Safety LeadershipWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting large-scale construction projects in active industrial or manufacturing environments.Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, effectively communicating with project teams and client personnel, proactively identifying hazards, and ensuring demolition and installation work are completed safely while minimizing impacts to ongoing facility operations.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience with manufacturing construction, demolition activities, hot work operations, contractor management, safety audits, toolbox talks, orientations, and field safety leadership.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.