Project Safety Consultant

Job Description

• Position: Site Safety Manager / Construction

  Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment - October 30, 2026 through June 2027

  • Newark, Delaware area
  • $50-$55 per hr.
  • 40 hrs a week.
  • Local candidate preferred

  Project Summary:

  Seeking one experienced Site Safety Manager to support an expansion project in Newark, Delaware. A major manufacturer of advanced materials used in semiconductor production. The company recently opened a 385,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Newark as part of a multiyear investment to expand its domestic manufacturing capabilities.

  The Safety Manager will provide on-site safety oversight for construction and expansion activities, working closely with IMC's project management team and subcontractors. Responsibilities will include daily field inspections, hazard identification, contractor safety compliance, pre-task planning, safety meetings, and incident prevention.

  Preferred Experience:
  
  Strong construction safety management background, ideally with experience in industrial manufacturing facilities, process equipment installation, mechanical/electrical work, and active operating facilities.

  Company Expectations: The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.

  Key Responsibilities

  Safety Program Support & Administration

  • Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
  • Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
  • Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.

  Regulatory Compliance & Inspections

  • Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.

  Field Safety Oversight

  • Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
  • Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:
    • Hot Work
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Confined Space Entry
    • Other permit-required activities
  • Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.

  Incident Management

  • Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
  • Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.

  Training & Communication

  • Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
  • Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.

  Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk…