Senior Safety Manager - Mission Critical
$150,000–$160,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive site audits, inspections, and risk reviews across multiple mission critical data center projects nationwide. Establish partnerships with project executives, clients, and trade partners to champion a zero-incident culture through visible leadership, coaching, and accountability. Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management while tracking safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and client-specific requirements by developing and implementing safety policies, programs, and procedures. Mentor site safety specialists, safety consultants, and field personnel through training, coaching, and performance reviews. Provide direct oversight of safety efforts during project planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout phases. Requires 90–100% national travel, extensive field presence, and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or Construction Management with 10+ years of progressive experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive construction safety experience with at least 5 years supporting large-scale mission critical, data center, industrial, or complex construction projects
- Demonstrated experience leading safety programs across multiple states and job locations
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and construction safety best practices
- Proven ability to influence project teams and operational leaders while driving a strong safety culture
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management
- Strong understanding of high-risk construction operations including excavation, crane operations, critical lifts, confined space entry, energized work, heavy equipment operations, and utility construction
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience leveraging safety data and performance metrics
- Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-growth project environments with demanding client expectations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing substance testing requirements
- Ability to travel nationally on a full-time basis, with approximately 90–100% travel
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and non-traditional schedules as required by project demands
- Frequent field presence required on active construction sites and within mission critical facilities
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all client-required access credentials and security clearances
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- OSHA 500 Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center construction projects
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