Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager Location: Saint George, SC Duration: 8 Months (Immediate Start) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & 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 RequireWhy 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 DesignationPreferred 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 DoingOversee 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 KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsMechanical Construction SafetyData Center ConstructionMechanical Equipment InstallationPiping, HVAC & Plumbing OperationsHot Work, Welding, Cutting & GrindingCrane & Rigging OperationsMaterial Handling & Equipment SettingFall Protection & Elevated WorkAerial Lifts & MEWPsScaffold & Ladder SafetyLockout/Tagout (LOTO) AwarenessJob Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Pre-Task PlanningIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationWhat Success Looks LikeThe 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.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., mechanical construction, data centers, piping, HVAC, plumbing, equipment installation, hot work, crane and rigging operations, or large-scale commercial/industrial construction).Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.