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Construction Safety Manager
Overwatch
StaffordOn-site2mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
- Lead and enforce site-wide safety programs in alignment with OSHA regulations and the team's standards.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across all trades.
- Partner with General Contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with site-specific safety plans (SSSPs)
- Facilitate and lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing safety training programs.
- Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and Lift Plans.
- Electrical installations and energized work.
- Working at heights.
- Crane operations and rigging.
- Confined space entry.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Track and report safety metrics, including TRIR, near misses, and corrective actions.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and enforce compliance across all contractors.
- Support commissioning and turnover phases with a focus on energized system safety and LOTO procedures.
- Maintain documentation and ensure readiness for internal and external safety audits.
- Act as the on-site safety liaison between the team, contractors, and client stakeholders.
- 5–10+ years of construction safety experience, with data center or mission-critical project experience required.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance standards.
- Experience working on large-scale construction projects ($100M+ preferred).
- Proven ability to manage safety across multiple subcontractors and trades.
- Experience with high-risk construction environments (MEP-heavy projects).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 Certification.
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST certification.
- Experience working with hyperscale or colocation data center developers.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and turnover requirements in mission-critical environments.
- Safety Leadership & Culture Development.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation.
- Contractor Coordination.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting.
- Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, NFPA, etc.).
- High-Risk Activity Oversight.
- Documentation & Audit Readiness.
- Opportunity to work on a hyperscale data center campus with a leading developer in the industry.
- Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure supporting cloud and AI technologies.
- High-impact role with visibility across project leadership and client stakeholders.
- Long-term project pipeline with continued growth opportunities within the team.
- Strong safety-first culture with executive-level support.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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