Safety Manager - Melbourne, FL

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a General Contractor supporting the ground-up construction of a 1.9-million-square-foot Amazon distribution center in Melbourne, FL. This is an 18-month opportunity providing comprehensive construction safety oversight on a large-scale commercial/industrial project from active construction through later project phases. The project consists of a conventional structural steel building with tilt-up concrete construction and extensive MEP installation. The Construction Safety Manager will provide field safety leadership across multiple subcontractors and trades while supporting high-risk activities including steel erection, concrete operations, crane and rigging activities, elevated work, heavy equipment operations, and MEP construction. This role is ideal for an experienced GC safety professional who is comfortable managing safety across multiple trades simultaneously on a fast-paced, large-scale project.

Requirements

4-Year Degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Construction Safety, or related field OR BCSP Certification such as CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent designation OR OSHA 500 Certification with 6+ years of construction safety experience
Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
Working knowledge of General Contractor Safety Management
Working knowledge of Large-Scale Ground-Up Construction
Working knowledge of Structural Steel Erection
Working knowledge of Tilt-Up Concrete Construction
Working knowledge of MEP Construction Safety
Working knowledge of Crane & Rigging Operations
Working knowledge of Lift Planning & Material Handling
Working knowledge of Fall Protection & Elevated Work
Working knowledge of Scaffolding
Working knowledge of Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
Working knowledge of Heavy Equipment & Mobile Equipment
Working knowledge of Excavation & Trenching
Working knowledge of Electrical Construction Safety
Working knowledge of Hot Work & Welding Operations
Working knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Working knowledge of Pre-Task Planning
Working knowledge of Subcontractor Safety Management
Working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Working knowledge of Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Nice To Haves

General Contractor safety experience
Amazon construction project experience
Large-scale distribution center, warehouse, or industrial construction experience
Structural steel erection safety experience
Tilt-up concrete construction experience
MEP construction safety experience
Crane and rigging safety experience
Experience managing safety across multiple subcontractors simultaneously

Responsibilities

Provide daily safety leadership for the General Contractor across the project
Maintain a highly visible field presence throughout the 1.9M SF construction site
Provide safety oversight across multiple subcontractors and active trades
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
Monitor structural steel erection and ironworker activities
Provide safety oversight for tilt-up concrete construction and related operations
Monitor crane, rigging, hoisting, and material handling activities
Support mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction activities
Monitor fall protection, elevated work, scaffolding, and aerial lift operations
Oversee heavy equipment and mobile equipment interaction throughout the site
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plans
Identify unsafe conditions and drive timely corrective actions
Coordinate safety expectations with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel
Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices throughout all phases of construction