Safety Manager - Charleston, SC

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mechanical and fire protection contractor supporting the construction of a new aircraft hangar in Spartanburg, 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.

Requirements

OSHA 30 Construction Certification
Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience
Mechanical construction safety experience
Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
Working knowledge of Mechanical Construction Safety
Working knowledge of HVAC Installation Activities
Working knowledge of Fire Protection System Installation
Working knowledge of Material Handling & Rigging Operations
Working knowledge of Fall Protection & Elevated Work
Working knowledge of Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
Working knowledge of Hot Work Safety
Working knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
Working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Working knowledge of Contractor Safety Management
Working knowledge of Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Working knowledge of Safety Inspections, Observations, and Field Coaching
Working knowledge of 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 other 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