Safety Manager - Wingdale, NY

Job Description

Intro:

Job Title: Construction Safety Manager

Location: Wingdale, NY

Duration: 4 - 6 months

Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $52/hr

• Per Diem: $150/day

• Completion Bonus: N/A

• Pay: Weekly

Schedule:

• Hours: 75 hours/week

Project Scope:

Electrical safety oversight for a data center substation construction project. The role involves coordinating with multiple contractors, enforcing strict electrical safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and OSHA regulations across high-voltage installations and substation components.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of electrical safety and construction oversight experience

Prior experience on substation or data center projects

• Certifications:

NFPA 70-E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)

Proven Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program implementation

OSHA 30 or 510 (preferred)

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee site safety compliance for all electrical work, especially within the substation scope

• Conduct daily safety audits, toolbox talks, and field observations

• Ensure proper LOTO procedures and electrical hazard mitigation strategies are followed

• Liaise with subcontractors to enforce NFPA 70-E standards and verify qualifications

• Manage all documentation related to incident reports, safety training, and permits

• Monitor energized work and verify safe work practices in high-voltage environments

• Lead site-specific emergency response drills and hazard assessments

• Support QA/QC and project management teams with technical EHS input

Skills:

• Deep understanding of electrical systems, substation operations, and high-risk environments

• Clear and professional communication skills for high-volume contractor environments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital safety documentation platforms

• Strong leadership with the ability to enforce compliance in a fast-paced setting

• Independent judgment in high-risk decisions and responsive crisis management

Knowledge:

Extensive understanding of OSHA 1910/1926, NFPA 70-E, and electrical safety programs. Strong ability to communicate and enforce these regulations on data center and substation project sites.