Construction Safety Manager - Data Center Projects

About This Role

The Construction Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives for large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while fostering a strong safety culture and minimizing risks to personnel. This role is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, conducting site audits, and managing incident response.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Safety Policies compliant with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Plan and lead safety training for employees, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Investigate and document incidents, near-misses, and safety violations; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable safety laws and ensure full project compliance.
• Promote open communication and hazard reporting to reinforce a safety-first culture.
• Evaluate project-specific risks and collaborate with construction teams to implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee crane setup, operation, movement, review lift plans, and load calculations.
• Establish safety metrics, track performance, and report findings to senior leadership.
• Ensure availability and proper use of PPE and enforce proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures on all jobsites.

Requirements

• BCSP designation/certification (e.g., STS-C, CHST, CSP, etc.) or an EHS-related degree
• Data center construction experience
• Strong understanding of OSHA, NFPA, and industry safety standards
• Proven leadership, communication, and training capabilities
• Excellent incident investigation and report-writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage jobsite incidents
• OSHA 1926 Subpart CC (Cranes & Derricks in Construction)
• Critical lift coordination experience
• Knowledge of load charts, wind restrictions, and operator certifications
• Experience with rigging plans and signal person requirements
• Strong analytical skills and proactive risk mitigation mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of safety management experience in data center construction, OR 3+ years of safety management experience in data center construction plus hands-on crane safety, rigging operations, and lift planning experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Mechanical contractor safety management experience
• Electrical contractor safety management experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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