Safety Manager Newark, DE

Location: Newark DE
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 Years
Type: 1099 Contractor
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Traveler Rate: $52 to $55/hr $175 Per Diem
Local Rate: $59 to $65/hr
Per Diem: Available for travelers only

Hours: 40 hours per week overtime likely
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Shift: Early day shift approximately 5:00/6:00 AM to 2:00/5:00 PM

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Construction EHS Manager to support a large-scale construction initiative at an active manufacturing facility in Newark DE.

This is a long-term opportunity for a safety professional with strong construction EHS experience electrical safety knowledge and the ability to lead safety efforts in a live operational environment. The project includes a major building expansion construction of three new buildings on the existing property and relocation of a retention pond.

All construction activity will take place while the manufacturing facility remains active making this role ideal for someone who understands how to manage safety across multiple trades while balancing production construction and stakeholder expectations.

The Construction EHS Manager will oversee safety performance for general contractors and subcontractors across a complex multi-phase project.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing safety performance of general contractors and subcontractors across all trades
Enforcing site-specific safety plans policies and regulatory requirements
Conducting daily site walks hazard assessments safety audits and field observations
Supporting OSHA NFPA 70E and project-specific EHS compliance
Identifying unsafe behaviors and conditions and driving corrective actions
Leading safety meetings toolbox talks and incident investigations
Serving as the primary safety point of contact for construction leadership and site management
Supporting safe work planning for high-risk construction and electrical activities
Communicating safety expectations clearly with contractors internal teams and field leadership
Balancing enforcement and coaching to maintain a safe productive jobsite

Qualified candidates should bring strong construction safety experience confidence managing contractors and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced live manufacturing environment.

Minimum qualifications:

OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 required
3 years of construction safety experience
Strong electrical safety background
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E
Experience overseeing general contractors and subcontractors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to push back on internal stakeholders and contractors when needed
Comfortable operating as both a safety enforcer and safety coach

Highly preferred:

Experience supporting construction inside a live manufacturing facility
Experience with building expansions multi-trade construction or large-scale industrial projects
Strong incident investigation corrective action and contractor oversight experience

The ideal candidate is confident field-focused and capable of managing safety in an environment where construction activity and active manufacturing operations are happening at the same time.

Strong candidates will have experience with:

Construction EHS management
Electrical safety
NFPA 70E compliance
OSHA compliance
Contractor and subcontractor oversight
Hazard identification and risk mitigation
Incident investigation
Safety audits and field inspections
Conflict resolution
Communicating with construction leadership contractors and facility stakeholders

Traveler rate: $52 to $55/hr $175 per diem
Local rate: $59 to $65/hr
Weekly pay
1 year assignment
Live manufacturing facility expansion
Strong electrical safety and NFPA 70E focus
40 hours per week overtime likely

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

Qualified and available candidates should send a resume to with Newark Construction EHS Manager in the subject line.

Required Experience:

Manager