Safety Manager - Chantilly, VA

Job Title: Safety Manager Location: Chantilly, VA Start Date: 11/23/26 Duration: 1 Year Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation

💲 Rate: $52 - $55/hr 🍽 Per Diem: $135 💸 Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

🕒 Hours: 50-60 hours per week 📅 Schedule: Project-based schedule 🌞 Shift: Day shift / schedule may vary based on project operations

Project Scope

The Safety Manager will support a concrete and paving project on an active airport runway/airfield in Chantilly, VA. This position will provide field-level safety oversight while working closely with project leadership and crews to maintain safe operations throughout the project.

The role requires a strong understanding of construction safety and previous hands-on experience supporting runway or airfield work. The Safety Manager will monitor field activities, identify and address hazards, support regulatory compliance, and reinforce safe work practices associated with concrete, paving, heavy equipment, and construction operations.

Qualifications

✅ OSHA 510 required ✅ Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience ✅ Minimum 2 years of runway/airfield construction experience required ✅ EM 385 experience/knowledge preferred ✅ Concrete construction experience preferred ✅ Paving construction experience is beneficial

Additional Requirements

✅ Must be able to work approximately 50-60 hours per week ✅ Must be comfortable working in an active field construction environment ✅ Ability to effectively communicate safety expectations to field personnel and project leadership ✅ Ability to identify hazards and address safety concerns in real time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day safety oversight for concrete and paving operations on the runway/airfield project
• Conduct field observations and identify unsafe conditions or work practices
• Support implementation and enforcement of site-specific safety requirements
• Conduct or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task safety discussions
• Work with project leadership and field crews to resolve safety concerns
• Monitor concrete, paving, equipment, and related construction activities for safe work practices
• Assist with incident documentation, investigations, and corrective actions as needed
• Maintain required project safety documentation and records
• Reinforce compliance with applicable OSHA and project safety requirements
• Promote proactive hazard recognition and prevention throughout field operations

Skills

Construction Safety Management Runway/Airfield Safety Hazard Identification Concrete and Paving Operations Field Safety Auditing Incident Prevention Safety Documentation Crew Communication OSHA Compliance Pre-Task Planning

Knowledge Base

Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, field safety inspections, and incident prevention. Prior runway/airfield experience is essential for understanding the unique operational risks and project controls associated with airport construction. Knowledge of concrete and paving operations and familiarity with EM 385 safety requirements are preferred.

Equal Opportunity

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

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