Lead Safety Representative Location:
Sandston, VA (15 Minutes from Richmond) Duration: 6 Months (Start: 9/21/2026) Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation & Schedule Local Pay Rate: $60/hr - $90/OT
TravelerPay Rate: $50/hr - $75/OT
Per Diem: $125/Day - Travelers only
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 48 Hours/Week
Additional Schedule Details:
Potential Saturday work (8-hour shifts) as project demands require.
Why This Opportunity? Join a contractor supporting a large-scale data center construction project in Sandston, Virginia. This opportunity provides hands‑on safety leadership for critical construction activities while serving as the lead safety professional onsite.
This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while leading a small safety team and partnering closely with the Site Supervisor and Superintendent on a high-profile, fast‑paced project.
Required Qualifications STS-C, CHST, ASP, or CSP Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Safety or acceptable equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience
Previous data center construction experience
Experience leading safety efforts on active construction projects
Strong communication, leadership, and field engagement skills
Ability to work independently while managing a small onsite team
Preferred Qualifications Lead Safety Representative experience
Mechanical, electrical, or mission‑critical construction experience
Experience supporting large-scale data center builds
Strong knowledge of contractor safety management and compliance programs
Advanced experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Additional BCSP credentials
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide daily field safety oversight for active data center construction operations
Lead project safety initiatives while supporting a small onsite safety team
Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre‑task plans
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions
Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project
Technical Knowledge Candidates should have working knowledge of:
OSHA Construction Standards
Data Center Construction Safety
Contractor Safety Management
High‑Risk Construction Activities
Fall Protection & Elevated Work
Electrical Safety Awareness
Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
Material Handling Operations
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Subcontractor Coordination & Oversight
Site Safety Leadership
What Success Looks Like:
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, field‑focused safety professional with experience supporting data center construction projects and leading safety efforts in fast‑paced environments.
Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with craft personnel and supervision, mentoring team members, and ensuring project activities are executed safely while supporting overall schedule and production goals.
Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.