On-Site Safety Manager – Carolinas Construction

Midsouth Steel LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midsouth Steel LLC. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety for fabrication facilities and construction projects across the Carolinas, with a focus on Charlotte operations. The role ensures work is performed in a safe manner protecting employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

You will develop and implement the company's safety program, conduct audits, lead trainings, manage incident investigations, and maintain OSHA records, aiming for zero incidents and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety management experience (Field steel fabrication and erection preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable 29 CFR 1910 standards.
• Experience with cranes, rigging, structural steel erection, forklifts, MEWPs, and fall protection.
• Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's safety program for fabrication facilities and construction job sites
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and audits
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, customer, and company safety requirements
• Investigate incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop and track corrective action plans through completion
• Conduct new hire orientations and required safety training
• Deliver training including: OSHA Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Rigging and Signal Person, Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck, MEWP/Aerial Lift, Hazard Communication, PPE
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, Lift Plans, and Safe Work Procedures
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with contractual safety requirements
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, injury logs, and required safety documentation
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Perform audits for equipment inspections for fire extinguishes, forklifts, aerial lifts, rigging gear, and fall protection equipment
• Support DOT and fleet safety compliance of site deliveries
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills
• Promote continuous improvement through hazard recognition, employee engagement, and safety initiatives

Skills

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Safety software

Tools

Cranes

Rigging

MEWPs

Fall protection

Forklifts

Job description

Midsouth Steel LLC. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety for fabrication facilities and construction projects across the Carolinas, with a focus on Charlotte operations. The role ensures work is performed in a safe manner protecting employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public.

You will develop and implement the company's safety program, conduct audits, lead trainings, manage incident investigations, and maintain OSHA records, aiming for zero incidents and continuous improvement.