Safety Manager

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeking a Construction Safety Manager for a large aerospace hangar project in North Charleston, SC. This 6+ month, 1099 contractor role delivers hands-on safety leadership for mechanical piping, HVAC, and fire protection during construction.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily safety activities, conducting inspections, leading incident investigations, and coaching supervisors to ensure OSHA compliance and a proactive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience on mechanical or industrial projects.
• Experience with fire protection systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety activities for on-site construction operations.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action.
• Mentor supervisors and craft personnel to improve safety culture.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety documentation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field inspections

Incident investigations

Contractor safety

Education

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Job description

Construction Safety Manager

Location: Charleston, SC

Duration: 6+ Months (Immediate Need)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $45/hr

Per Diem: $125/Day

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 60 Hours Per Week (6x10s) | 1st Shift

Why This Opportunity?

Join a mechanical and fire protection contractor supporting the construction of a new aircraft hangar in North Charleston, SC. This role provides hands‑on safety leadership for mechanical piping, HVAC, fire protection system installation, material handling, elevated work, and daily construction activities on a large‑scale aerospace project.

The Construction Safety Manager will partner closely with project leadership, field supervision, and craft personnel to maintain OSHA compliance while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Mechanical construction safety experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire protection construction experience
• Aerospace, aviation, or aircraft hangar construction experience
• Industrial or manufacturing construction experience
• Experience supporting large‑scale commercial construction projects
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee daily safety activities for mechanical and fire protection construction operations
• Maintain a visible field presence alongside craft personnel and project supervision
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety observations, and risk assessments
• Monitor mechanical piping, HVAC, fire protection, and equipment installation activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to supervisors and craft personnel
• Deliver toolbox talks and support ongoing safety training initiatives
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain safety reports, inspections, observations, and compliance documentation
• Partner with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Promote a positive safety culture across the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Mechanical Construction Safety
• HVAC Installation Activities
• Fire Protection System Installation
• Material Handling & Rigging Operations
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Hot Work Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Safety Inspections, Observations, and Field Coaching
• Toolbox Talk Development and Delivery

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a field-focused safety professional who maintains a strong onsite presence, actively engages with craft personnel, provides effective coaching, identifies hazards before incidents occur, and partners with project leadership to safely execute mechanical and fire protection construction activities while maintaining production goals.