Owners Representative Safety Manager - Charleston, SC

Owner's Representative Safety Manager
Location: Charleston, SC
Duration: 2 years (Start: Immediate Need)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Job Details

Hourly Rate: $70/HR
Per Diem: $150/Day on seven days
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay: Weekly
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours | Day shift

Project Scope

The Owner's Representative Safety Manager will oversee all safety operations on behalf of the data center owner, ensuring alignment between ownership expectations and contractor execution. This role will serve as the owner's on-site safety authority, driving proactive risk mitigation, monitoring contractor performance, and helping shape and elevate the overall safety program across a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction project.

Qualifications

Must have:

• 5-10 years of construction safety experience, with data center or mission-critical project experience required


• Prior experience working in an Owner's Representative / Owner's Safety Oversight role on a data center project

Preferred:

• BCSP Certification: CHST, CSP, or GSP


• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500/510


• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification


• NFPA 70E familiarity

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's on-site safety representative, ensuring all contractors meet client safety expectations


• Conduct project safety inspections, audits, and field observations with a strong visible presence


• Monitor and enforce OSHA compliance and client-specific safety standards


• Review and validate AHAs/JHAs, permits, and high-risk work activities


• Upload and manage safety documentation within Procore and client reporting systems


• Prepare and submit daily safety reports, metrics, and observations to ownership


• Track workforce safety compliance, trends, and leading indicators


• Maintain safety logs, incident records, and compliance documentation


• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions


• Enforce fall protection standards (CRITICAL priority) and monitor other high-risk scopes


• Provide safety training, coaching, and mentorship to contractor teams


• Monitor jobsite activities and proactively address unsafe behaviors and conditions


• Review contractor safety documentation and manage safety-related correspondence


• Participate in coordination meetings and provide safety leadership insights to stakeholders


• Support and help develop, implement, and continuously improve the site safety program

Skills & Knowledge

Skills:

• Excellent communication and high-level stakeholder engagement abilities


• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to influence field and leadership teams


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and digital safety platforms (Procore preferred)


• Strong organizational, reporting, and multitasking capabilities


• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with ownership objectives


• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive project information

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of EHS principles, OSHA regulations, and construction safety standards


• Experience with high-risk construction activities including fall protection, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), LOTO, cranes/rigging, and excavation


• Ability to interpret and enforce client-specific safety programs and expectations


• Understanding of data center construction environments and fast-paced project demands

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheakley is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

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