Safety Manager - Charleston, SC

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Charleston, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Safety Manager will provide hands-on safety leadership for a mechanical and fire protection contractor supporting construction of a new aircraft hangar in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role covers mechanical piping, HVAC, fire protection system installation, material handling, elevated work, and daily construction activities on a large-scale aerospace project. The manager will partner with project leadership, field supervision, and craft personnel to maintain OSHA compliance and promote a proactive safety culture throughout construction.

Requirements

OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
Mechanical construction safety experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, mechanical construction safety, HVAC installation, fire protection system installation, material handling and rigging, fall protection and elevated work, aerial lifts and MEWPs, hot work safety, JHA development, incident investigation and root cause analysis, contractor safety management, construction risk assessment and mitigation, safety inspections and field coaching, and toolbox talk development and delivery.

Nice To Haves

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 another BCSP credential.

Responsibilities

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.