Safety Manager - Blacksburg, VA

Safety Manager

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12-18 Months
Employment Type: 1099 Contractor

Pay Rate: $50-$54 per hour
Per Diem: Not available
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Hours: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour shifts
Additional

Hours:

Occasional Friday work based on project needs
Shift: Day Shift

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide on-site safety leadership for a large-scale commercial higher education construction project in Blacksburg, Virginia.

This role will primarily support mechanical, plumbing, and underground utility operations throughout multiple phases of construction. The Safety Manager will partner closely with project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel to identify hazards, strengthen compliance, and ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.

Primary construction activities include:

• Underground utility installation
• Hydronic piping systems
• Commercial plumbing installation
• Equipment setting and installation
• Prefabricated rack installation
• Mechanical system start-up and commissioning
• Subcontractor coordination within an active construction environment

This is a field-focused position requiring consistent site presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to proactively address safety concerns before they result in incidents or project delays.

• Provide daily safety oversight for mechanical, plumbing, utility, and equipment installation activities
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, safety audits, and field observations
• Evaluate planned work activities and identify hazards before work begins
• Review and support job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, and site-specific safety procedures
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA and project safety requirements
• Lead and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field safety discussions
• Document safety observations, corrective actions, and compliance concerns
• Track corrective actions through completion and elevate unresolved hazards when necessary
• Support incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations
• Assist with identifying root causes and developing preventative measures
  
  Collaborate with project management and field supervision to resolve safety concerns
• Promote accountability, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement across the project
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
Commercial construction safety experience
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
Experience conducting jobsite inspections and safety audits
Ability to recognize hazards and implement effective corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work full-time on-site in Blacksburg, Virginia
Comfortable working around active mechanical, plumbing, utility, and equipment installation activities

OSHA 500 Certification
CHST Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Experience supporting mechanical or plumbing contractors

Experience with underground utilities and hydronic piping systems
Familiarity with equipment setting, prefabricated rack installation, and commissioning activities
Previous experience on higher education, institutional, or large commercial construction projects

• Construction Safety Management
• OSHA Compliance
• Hazard Recognition and Mitigation
• Mechanical and Plumbing Safety
• Underground Utility Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Incident Investigation
• Safety Audits and Inspections
• Contractor and Subcontractor Coordination
• Risk Assessment
• Corrective Action Management
• Field Leadership
• Documentation and Reporting
• Safety Training and Communication

The ideal candidate is a confident, field-oriented safety professional who can effectively balance compliance, communication, and production demands. This individual should be comfortable engaging directly with craft personnel, subcontractors, and project leadership while maintaining a visible presence across the jobsite.

Strong candidates will bring hands-on experience supporting commercial mechanical and plumbing construction, including underground utilities, piping systems, equipment installation, and commissioning activities.

Sheakley Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.