Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager Location: Saint George, SC Duration: 8 Months (Immediate Start) Type: 1099 Contractor Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $54/hr Per Diem: None Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: 50 Hours Per Week | Five 10-Hour Days | Day Shift Possible Saturday Work as Project Needs Require Why This Opportunity? Join a mechanical contractor supporting the construction of a large-scale data center project in Saint George, SC. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands‑on safety leadership for mechanical construction activities while working closely with field supervision, craft personnel, and project leadership. The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while supporting mechanical installation, piping, equipment setting, material handling, hot work, elevated work, and other high‑risk activities associated with a fast‑paced data center construction environment. Required Qualifications OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification, or Higher Safety Designation Preferred Qualifications Mechanical construction safety experience Data center construction experience Experience supporting piping, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical equipment installation CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential Experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects What You’ll Be Doing Oversee daily safety activities for mechanical construction operations Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside mechanical crews and project supervision Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments Monitor mechanical installation, piping, equipment setting, and material handling activities Support safe execution of hot work, welding, cutting, and grinding operations Monitor elevated work, aerial lift, scaffold, and fall protection activities Support crane, rigging, and equipment placement operations Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, lift plans, and pre-task plans Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records Partner with project supervision to proactively identify and mitigate hazards Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project Technical Knowledge Candidates should have working knowledge of: OSHA Construction Standards Mechanical Construction Safety Data Center Construction Mechanical Equipment Installation Piping, HVAC & Plumbing Operations Hot Work, Welding, Cutting & Grinding Crane & Rigging Operations Material Handling & Equipment Setting Fall Protection & Elevated Work Aerial Lifts & MEWPs Scaffold & Ladder Safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Awareness Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task Planning Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Contractor Safety Management Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused safety professional who can build strong relationships with mechanical craft personnel, field supervision, and project leadership while proactively identifying hazards and maintaining compliance. Success in this role requires an understanding of the hazards associated with mechanical construction and the ability to effectively support high‑risk activities while helping crews safely execute work in a fast‑paced data center construction environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr