Location: Kuna, Idaho
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Project Duration: 6+ Months
Engagement Type: 1099 Contractor
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Safety Manager to provide on-site safety leadership for a complex energy generation project in Kuna, Idaho.
This role will support high-risk construction activities involving medium-voltage electrical systems, trenching and excavation, crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, forklift material handling, and complex equipment installations.
The selected professional will serve as a trusted safety resource to project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel. This position requires strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, polished communication, and the confidence to address unsafe conditions while maintaining productive working relationships across the project.
Contractor Rate: $50-$54 per hour
Per Diem: $150
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Overtime: Significant overtime expected
Hours: 60+ hours per week
Schedule: Five to six days per week
Shift Length: Approximately 12 hours per day
Shift: First shift
Candidates must be prepared to work an extended construction schedule in a fast-paced industrial environment.
The Safety Manager will maintain a visible and consistent field presence across multiple active work areas.
This professional will be responsible for identifying hazards before work begins, verifying that critical controls are in place, correcting deficiencies in real time, and ensuring that all construction activities comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, client standards, and the project-specific safety program.
The role requires a safety leader who can move comfortably between field observations, contractor coordination, incident prevention, safety documentation, and project leadership meetings.
Provide daily, on-site safety leadership for all assigned construction activities
Monitor medium-voltage electrical work and verify compliance with NFPA 70E requirements
Evaluate trenching and excavation activities, including protective systems, access, egress, spoil placement, and competent-person requirements
Oversee crane operations, rigging activities, critical lifts, and material-handling practices
Monitor forklift, aerial lift, and heavy-equipment operations
Conduct detailed jobsite inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments
Review job hazard analyses, pre-task plans, permits, and high-risk work documentation
Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, orientations, and corrective coaching
Partner with field supervision to resolve safety concerns without unnecessarily disrupting production
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Complete root-cause reviews and track corrective actions through closure
Maintain accurate, organized, and client-ready safety records
Identify recurring safety trends and recommend practical preventive measures
Participate in project meetings and communicate safety performance to site leadership
Hold employees and subcontractors accountable for compliance with established safety expectations
Applicants must have:
OSHA 500 or OSHA 510
NFPA 70E training or certification
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Minimum three years of construction safety experience
Experience supporting electrical construction activities
Experience overseeing trenching, excavation, heavy equipment, or crane and rigging operations
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards
Demonstrated ability to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
Strong written documentation and reporting capabilities
Professional communication skills and confidence working with project leadership
Ability to work 60+ hours per week and five to six days per week
Priority consideration will be given to candidates with experience in:
Energy generation, power, industrial, or utility construction
Medium-voltage electrical installations
Lockout/tagout and electrical safe-work practices
Excavation competent-person responsibilities
Crane lift planning and rigging oversight
Large crews, multiple subcontractors, and simultaneous work scopes
Client-facing safety meetings and professional project reporting
High-risk construction environments with demanding schedules
The strongest candidate will be:
A confident and credible field safety leader
Technically knowledgeable in electrical and heavy-construction safety
Professional when communicating with executives, superintendents, and craft personnel
Comfortable addressing unsafe behavior directly and respectfully
Highly organized with strong attention to documentation
Proactive rather than reactive
Capable of balancing safety accountability with project productivity
Able to remain composed and decisive in a fast-moving environment
This is not a desk-based compliance role. The successful candidate must be comfortable spending the majority of the workday in the field, engaging crews, evaluating changing conditions, and addressing risk in real time.
Qualified candidates should submit a current resume that clearly identifies:
OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 completion
Electrical and NFPA 70E experience
Trenching, excavation, crane, rigging, or heavy-equipment safety experience
Energy, utility, power, or industrial project experience
Current residential location
Earliest available start date
Candidates whose resumes demonstrate strong technical experience, professional communication, and consistent field leadership will receive priority consideration.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.
