Safety Manager

Safety Manager Location: West Chester Township, OH Start Date: ASAP Project Duration: Approximately 9 Months Employment Type: 1099 Contractor Compensation Pay Rate: $52 to $58 per hour Per Diem: Not available Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule Hours: Approximately 10 hours per day Schedule: Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed Shift: Day Shift Project Overview Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support a major industrial construction project at a National Resilience manufacturing facility in West Chester, OH. The project includes heavy rigging operations, sanitary piping installation, welding, and related construction activities within an active manufacturing environment . The Safety Manager will provide hands‑on field oversight to ensure all work is completed in compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and the project's site‑specific safety program. This position requires a highly visible field presence, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to identify hazards before they result in incidents. The selected professional will work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, craft personnel, and client representatives to maintain safe operations throughout all phases of construction. Required Qualifications OSHA 510 certification required Previous Safety Manager experience on industrial construction projects Strong heavy rigging safety experience Working knowledge of welding and hot‑work safety requirements Experience supporting construction within an active or occupied manufacturing facility Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and regulatory compliance Experience managing subcontractor safety performance Ability to work extended hours and Saturdays when required Key Responsibilities Maintain a consistent field presence and monitor daily construction activities Conduct jobsite inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments Provide safety oversight for heavy rigging, welding, hot work, and sanitary piping installation Review work plans, permits, JSAs, JHAs and pre‑task planning documentation Verify contractor compliance with OSHA, client, and site‑specific safety requirements Lead employee and subcontractor safety orientations Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field safety discussions Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure timely corrective action Investigate incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns Support root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action tracking Monitor PPE compliance and safe work practices Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports and project documentation Coordinate safety initiatives with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives Promote accountability and a proactive safety culture throughout the project Preferred Experience and Knowledge Industrial and manufacturing construction safety Heavy rigging, lifting and material‑handling operations Welding, cutting, brazing and hot‑work safety Sanitary piping and mechanical construction Contractor and subcontractor safety management OSHA compliance and regulatory inspections Hazard recognition and risk assessment Incident and near‑miss investigations Root‑cause analysis and corrective actions Safety auditing, training and documentation Working safely around active manufacturing operations Core Skills Industrial Construction Safety OSHA Compliance Heavy Rigging Safety Welding and Hot‑Work Safety Hazard Recognition Incident Investigation Safety Auditing Contractor Management Risk Assessment Safety Training Documentation Management Field Communication Equal Opportunity Employer Sheakley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr