Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager (Part-Time)

Location: Spring Hill, KS (Johnson County, Kansas)

Start: March 2026

Type: 1099 Contractor

Schedule: Part-time | 2 non-consecutive days per week

Project

Hours:

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Overview

The Safety Manager will provide part-time, field-based safety oversight on a heavy civil bridge project, supporting both pre-construction planning and active field operations. This role requires a strong field presence, proactive safety leadership, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with project leadership.

Pay and Billing

• Pay Rate: $70.00/hour
• Per Diem:
  None
• Pay:
  Weekly
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 16-20 hours per week
• Coverage:
  Heavy civil bridge project and a potential small commercial project
• Scope:
  General Contractor on a bridge project
• Note:
  
  Safety presence is intentionally non-predictable; workers should not know scheduled safety days

Project Scope

The Safety Manager will provide part-time, field-based safety oversight on a heavy civil bridge project, supporting both pre-construction planning and active field operations. This role requires a strong field presence, proactive safety leadership, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with project leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong construction safety background (heavy civil preferred)
• Experience supporting bridge, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects (preferred)
• Proven experience conducting field audits, inspections, and safety training
• Ability to lead safety discussions confidently and professionally
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction safety planning and risk assessments alongside the project team
• Assist project leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP)
• Maintain consistent field presence through jobsite inspections, audits, and walk-throughs
• Conduct toolbox talks and lead on-site safety meetings for both large and small groups
• Provide safety training, coaching, and compliance oversight
• Serve as a subject matter expert for safety-related questions and guidance
• Lead incident response and investigation, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Ensure OSHA compliance, injury case management, and accurate recordkeeping
• Develop and deliver safety training programs on:
• Rigging
• Fall protection
• Excavation/trenching
• Confined space entry
• Silica exposure mitigation and respiratory fit testing
• Educate crews on safe work practices in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet)
• Collect and review subcontractor safety policies and documentation
• Promote and reinforce Dondlinger safety policies at all levels of the organization
• Work closely with field leadership on fast-paced, multi-scope construction projects

Skills & Knowledge

Skills

• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Independent decision-making and time management
• Professional, client-facing demeanor

Knowledge

• OSHA construction standards and compliance requirements
• Incident investigation and corrective action development
• Safety program implementation and monitoring

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary: $70 per hour