Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: 3+ Months (Start: 8/19) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr Per Diem: None Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Day Shift | 40 Hours Per WeekWhy This Opportunity?Join a steel contractor supporting construction of a concrete high-rise project in Charlotte, NC. This role provides hands-on safety oversight for miscellaneous steel installation activities including welding, stair and handrail installation, storefront systems, material handling, and elevated work.The Construction Safety Manager will maintain a strong field presence while working closely with steel crews and project supervision to identify hazards, enforce fall protection requirements, and ensure work is completed safely in a fast-paced vertical construction environment.Required Qualifications OSHA 30 Construction Certification Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience

Preferred Qualifications Miscellaneous steel construction experience High-rise construction experience Welding and hot work safety experience Stair, handrail, or architectural metal installation experience CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be DoingOversee daily safety activities for miscellaneous steel installation operations

Maintain a strong field presence alongside steel crews and project supervision

Monitor welding, stair rail, handrail, storefront, and miscellaneous metal installation activities

Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and risk assessments

Monitor fall protection and elevated work throughout the high-riseEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements

Monitor welding, cutting, grinding, and other hot work activities

Support material handling, hoisting, and steel installation operations

Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans

Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and coordinate corrective actions

Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Maintain safety documentation, reports, inspections, and compliance records

Partner with project leadership to proactively identify and mitigate hazards

Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project

Technical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsMiscellaneous Steel ConstructionHigh-Rise Construction SafetyWelding, Cutting & Grinding OperationsHot Work SafetyStair & Handrail InstallationArchitectural & Miscellaneous MetalsFall Protection & Elevated WorkAerial Lifts & MEWPsMaterial Handling & Hoisting OperationsJob Hazard Analysis (JHA) DevelopmentSafety Inspections & Field ObservationsIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a field-focused safety professional with steel construction experience who is comfortable working in a high-rise environment and engaging directly with craft personnel.Success in this role requires maintaining a visible field presence, proactively identifying hazards, ensuring proper fall protection and hot work practices, and supporting crews in safely completing miscellaneous steel installations while maintaining project production goals.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific trades, activities, or operations you supported (e.g., miscellaneous steel, welding, stair and handrail installation, storefront systems, high-rise construction, fall protection, or elevated work).Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.