Location: West Chester Township, OH
Start Date: ASAP
Project Duration: Approximately 9 Months
Employment Type: 1099 Contractor
Pay Rate: $52 to $58 per hour
Per Diem: Not available
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Hours: Approximately 10 hours per day
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed
Shift: Day Shift
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.
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
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
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:
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
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
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.
Apply today by submitting your resume for immediate consideration.
