Safety Manager

Sheakley; St. George; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Construction Safety Manager for a Saint George, SC data center construction project. This 8‑month, 1099 contractor role focuses on hands-on safety leadership for mechanical construction activities, collaborating with field supervision, craft personnel, and project leadership.

The role emphasizes a strong field presence, oversight of hot work, crane and rigging, fall protection, and JHA/permit reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification, or Higher Safety Designation
• CHST, ASP, CSP or other BCSP credential
• Experience supporting mechanical/piping/HVAC installation on large projects
• Data center construction experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety activities for mechanical construction operations
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside mechanical crews and project supervision
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
• Monitor mechanical installation, piping, equipment setting, and material handling activities
• Support safe execution of hot work, welding, cutting, and grinding operations
• Monitor elevated work, aerial lift, scaffold, and fall protection activities
• Support crane, rigging, and equipment placement operations
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
• Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project

Skills

Safety leadership

Field presence

Hazard assessment

Education

OSHA 500/510 Certification or higher safety designation

CHST/ASP/CSP or BCSP credential

Data center/mechanical construction safety experience

Job description

Construction Safety Manager

Location: Saint George, SC

Duration: 8 Months (Immediate Start)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $50/hr

Per Diem: None

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: 50 Hours Per Week | Five 10-Hour Days | Day Shift

Possible Saturday Work as Project Needs Require

Why This Opportunity?

Join a mechanical contractor supporting the construction of a large‑scale data center project in Saint George, SC. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands‑on safety leadership for mechanical construction activities while working closely with field supervision, craft personnel, and project leadership.

The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while supporting mechanical installation, piping, equipment setting, material handling, hot work, elevated work, and other high‑risk activities associated with a fast‑paced data center construction environment.

Required Qualifications

OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification, or Higher Safety Designation

Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical construction safety experience

Data center construction experience

Experience supporting piping, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical equipment installation

CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

Experience supporting large‑scale commercial or industrial construction projects

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee daily safety activities for mechanical construction operations
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside mechanical crews and project supervision
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments
• Monitor mechanical installation, piping, equipment setting, and material handling activities
• Support safe execution of hot work, welding, cutting, and grinding operations
• Monitor elevated work, aerial lift, scaffold, and fall protection activities
• Support crane, rigging, and equipment placement operations
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project‑specific safety requirements
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre‑task plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records
• Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Mechanical Construction Safety
• Data Center Construction
• Mechanical Equipment Installation
• Piping, HVAC & Plumbing Operations
• Hot Work, Welding, Cutting & Grinding
• Crane & Rigging Operations
• Material Handling & Equipment Setting
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Scaffold & Ladder Safety
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Awareness
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre‑Task Planning
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field‑focused safety professional who can build strong relationships with mechanical craft personnel, field supervision, and project leadership while proactively identifying hazards and maintaining compliance.

Success in this role requires an understanding of the hazards associated with mechanical construction and the ability to effectively support high‑risk activities while helping crews safely execute work in a fast‑paced data center construction environment.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.

Salary: $50 per hour