Safety Manager - Clinton, MS

Construction Site Safety Manager

Location: Clinton, MS

Duration: 2 Months (Start: 7/27)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Day and Night Shift Safety Coverage

Pay Rate: $56/hr (Day & Night Shift)

Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours

Per Diem: $150/Day (7 Days Per Week for Non-Local Candidates)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Day Shift: 0600 - 1800 | Mon - Sun | 7 - 12s | 84hrs/week

Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Monday-Sunday | 7x12s

Approximately 84 Hours Per Week

Join a specialty contractor supporting the conversion of a large warehouse into a data center in Clinton, MS. This role provides dedicated safety oversight for abrasive blasting, industrial painting and coating operations, and lead abatement activities.

Work will be performed from concrete floor levels and elevated work platforms, including scissor lifts. This position requires a highly visible, field-focused safety professional who understands the hazards associated with abrasive blasting, coatings, hazardous material exposure, respiratory protection, and mobile elevated work platforms.

With significant overtime and a concentrated project schedule, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional with industrial coatings or abatement experience.

CHST or Higher Safety Certification

5+ years of construction safety experience

Experience supporting industrial or commercial construction environments

Experience with abrasive blasting, industrial coatings, painting, or abatement-related work

Experience overseeing elevated work and scissor lift operations

Lead abatement or lead exposure control experience

Abrasive blasting and industrial coatings safety experience

Respiratory protection program experience

Data center or mission-critical construction experience

Experience supporting warehouse conversions or renovation projects

CSP, ASP, CIH, or additional safety/industrial hygiene credentials

• Provide dedicated night-shift safety oversight for abrasive blasting, painting, and coating operations
• Maintain a highly visible field presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
• Monitor abrasive blasting activities and associated exposure controls
• Support lead abatement activities and ensure required protective measures are followed
• Monitor respiratory protection, PPE, containment, and exposure-control requirements
• Oversee safe use of scissor lifts and other mobile elevated work platforms
• Monitor elevated work and fall protection requirements
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of coatings, paints, solvents, and associated materials
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
• Partner with field supervision and craft personnel to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout night-shift operations

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Abrasive Blasting Safety
• Industrial Painting & Coating Operations
• Lead Exposure & Abatement Safety
• Respiratory Protection Programs
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Exposure Control & Containment Practices
• Scissor Lifts & Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Industrial Ventilation Awareness
• Chemical & Solvent Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Data Center Conversion & Renovation Safety

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety professional who understands the unique hazards associated with abrasive blasting, industrial coatings, lead abatement, respiratory exposures, and elevated work.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong presence during night-shift operations, proactively identifying exposure and work-practice hazards, ensuring required controls and PPE are properly implemented, and working effectively with field crews and supervision to safely execute a demanding project schedule.