Safety Manager

LEAD SAFETY MANAGER | 3-4 YEAR GOOGLE DATA CENTER PROJECT | LIMA, OH

Looking for a long-term opportunity on one of the most recognizable construction projects in the country? Sheakley is seeking an experienced Lead Safety Manager to support a major Google Data Center construction project in Lima, Ohio. This is an exceptional opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being a visible leader in the field, partnering directly with project leadership, and driving safety excellence on a large-scale, multi-contractor construction site.

With a projected 3-4 year duration, this role offers rare project stability, consistent hours, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role throughout the lifecycle of a high-profile critical infrastructure project.

Location: Lima, OH

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-4 Years

Employment Type: 1099 Contractor

Pay Rate: $53-$55/hour

Per Diem: None Available

Schedule: Monday-Saturday

Hours Per Week: 50-60 Hours

Shift: Day Shift

• Lead daily safety oversight across active construction operations
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and hazard assessments to identify risks before incidents occur
• Monitor OSHA compliance and enforce project-specific safety requirements
• Support excavation, trenching, utility, and pipe installation activities
• Oversee crane operations, rigging activities, critical lifts, and heavy equipment movement
• Review hot work permits and ensure proper fire prevention controls are implemented
• Deliver orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses while driving corrective actions to completion
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, reports, and compliance tracking
• Partner with project leadership to foster a proactive, field-driven safety culture

• OSHA 30 Certification (Required)
• 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, utility, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and regulatory compliance
• Experience with excavation, trenching, underground utilities, or pipe installation activities
• Understanding of crane safety, rigging operations, and heavy equipment hazards
• Experience managing hot work activities and permit systems
• Strong communication skills and leadership presence in the field
• Ability to work 50-60 hours per week, Monday through Saturday
• Available to start ASAP

We are particularly interested in safety professionals with experience supporting:

• Data Centers
• Industrial Construction
• Heavy Civil Projects
• Utility Construction
• Infrastructure Projects
• Mechanical or Process Piping Installations
• Large Multi-Contractor Construction Environments

• Rare 3-4 year project duration
• High-profile Google data center project
• Consistent 50-60 hour work weeks
• Long-term income stability
• Opportunity to lead safety efforts on a major mission-critical construction project
• Significant visibility with project leadership and trade partners

If you're looking for your next long-term project and want to make an impact on one of Ohio's most prominent construction developments, we'd like to speak with you.

Salary: $53 - $55 per hour