Senior Safety Manager, Mission Critical (Lead, Hyperscale Data Center Brownfield)

About This Role

Weeks Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the site safety team and own safety performance for a brownfield hyperscale data center project in Boydton, VA. This role involves setting expectations, coaching supervisors and subcontractors, and driving a proactive safety culture. The position will work in/around live critical infrastructure, necessitating disciplined planning, access control, and high-risk work controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the project safety team and set daily/weekly field coverage.
• Establish the site’s safety rhythm including onboarding, field walks, audits, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary safety point of contact with the client/GC.
• Build and maintain the Site Safety Plan aligned to client requirements, OSHA, and company standards.
• Own safety execution in a brownfield environment: phasing, shutdown windows, access controls, escorts, and strict change control.
• Lead planning and controls for high-risk activities like LOTO, hot work, and confined space.
• Implement and enforce permit-to-work and JHA/AHA processes.
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor safety performance: expectations, audits, trend reviews, and consequences.
• Deliver training and engagement: orientations, toolbox talks, and supervisor coaching.

Requirements

• 8+ years safety leadership in construction
• Demonstrated ability to lead a safety team and influence multi-trade field execution
• Strong OSHA construction knowledge and practical expertise controlling high-risk work
• Excellent communication and field presence

Qualifications

• 8+ years safety leadership in construction, with a strong preference for mission critical/data center experience.

Nice to Have

• Mission critical/data center experience (brownfield/live site a major plus)
• OSHA 510/500 certification
• Experience with client-driven permit systems and energized work coordination
• Familiarity with safety software/tools (Procore, SafetyCulture/iAuditor, etc.)

Skills

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