Safety Manager – Data Center Construction

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead all site safety operations on a large-scale data center buildout. This role is critical to maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-coordinated environment across all trades, with heavy emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and high-risk construction activities. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to build strong relationships with field teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site safety operations for a fast-paced, mission-critical construction project

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client-specific safety requirements

• Conduct daily safety walks, audits, and inspections across all active work areas

• Manage Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), LOTO procedures, hot work permits, confined space permits, and other high-risk activity controls

• Facilitate site-specific safety orientations, weekly toolbox talks, and ongoing training sessions

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, preparing reports and corrective action plans

• Maintain thorough documentation: inspection logs, safety reports, permits, and regulatory files

• Coordinate with project management, general contractor, subcontractors, and owner reps to enforce safety expectations

• Support commissioning and energization activities, ensuring proper controls are in place

• Monitor site housekeeping, access control, PPE compliance, and emergency-response readiness

• Advocate for a consistent, positive safety culture across all crews and trades

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience (data center or mission-critical preferred)

• Strong understanding of electrical safety, MEP systems, and industrial construction practices

• OSHA 30 required; CHST, CSP, or other safety certifications strongly preferred

• Experience with high-risk procedures such as LOTO, energized work, crane/lift operations, and confined space

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, train, and build rapport across field teams

• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple contractors and shifting priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience on hyperscale data center projects (Meta, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, etc.)

• Familiarity with owner-specific safety programs and commissioning protocols

• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and incident investigation methodologies

• Ability to interpret and apply EPC/general-contractor safety requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and full benefits package

• Long-term project and career advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to safety excellence

• Opportunity to be part of one of the largest mission-critical buildouts in the region