Safety Manager

Sheakley; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/Day

Completion Bonus $150/month

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Construction Safety Manager in Santa Maria, CA to oversee daily safety activities on a major roofing and conveyor installation project within an existing facility. The role emphasizes a strong field presence and collaboration with contractors and project supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30, CPR/AED, First Aid, and MEWP certifications to ensure robust fall protection and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications are required.
• Aerial Lift/MEWP Certification(s) are required.
• Strong knowledge of fall protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction safety activities on the project.
• Maintain a visible field presence with contractors and supervision.
• Provide safety oversight for roofing and conveyor installation activities.
• Monitor fall protection systems and elevated work.
• Monitor aerial lift, scissor lift, and MEWP operations.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Review JHAs, permits, and pre-task plans.
• Monitor material handling and equipment installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and compliance reports.
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Fall protection knowledge

Contractor coordination

Job description

Construction Safety Manager

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Duration: 1-2 Years (Start: Immediate Need)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $63/hr or $48/HR with perdiem

Per Diem: $125/Day on seven days

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6x12s

72 Hours Per Week | 1st Shift

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a major construction project at an existing Amazon warehouse in Santa Maria, CA. This long-term opportunity involves safety oversight for roofing activities and the installation of new conveyor systems within and around an existing facility.

The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while overseeing high-risk activities including roofing, fall protection, aerial lift operations, material handling, conveyor installation, and contractor activities. This role is ideal for an experienced safety professional who understands the challenges of performing construction work within an existing facility.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications
• Current Aerial Lift/MEWP Certification(s)
• Strong knowledge of fall protection requirements
• Candidates must be prepared to provide documentation of OSHA 500, CPR/AED & First Aid, lift certifications, and individual Workers' Compensation coverage prior to mobilization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Roofing construction safety experience
• Conveyor installation or material handling system experience
• Amazon construction project experience
• Fall Protection Competent Person experience
• Experience supporting construction within existing or operational facilities
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee daily construction safety activities throughout the project
• Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside contractors and project supervision
• Provide safety oversight for roofing and conveyor installation activities
• Monitor fall protection systems and elevated work
• Monitor aerial lift, scissor lift, and MEWP operations
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and hazard assessments
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
• Monitor material handling and equipment installation activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actions
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, field supervision, and contractors
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Roofing Construction Safety
• Fall Protection Systems & Requirements
• Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts & MEWPs
• Conveyor & Material Handling System Installation
• Elevated Work Activities
• Material Handling Operations
• Existing Facility Construction
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Pre-Task Planning
• Safety Inspections & Field Observations
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, hands-on construction safety professional with strong knowledge of fall protection and elevated work who can effectively support roofing and conveyor installation activities.

Success in this role requires proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with contractors and field supervision, maintaining strong OSHA compliance, and ensuring high-risk work is safely executed throughout this long-term project.