This Safety Manager position provides safety leadership for a large-scale data center construction project, with an anticipated duration through 2027. The role involves managing and developing field EHS personnel and establishing a strong safety culture across all project teams and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
Manage, lead, and develop field EHS personnel supporting a large-scale data center construction project
Establish a strong safety culture across project teams, subcontractors, and craft personnel
Build and maintain strong relationships with project leadership, customers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
Lead the development and execution of project-specific safety programs, processes, metrics, communications, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner closely with construction and operations leadership to ensure compliance with DZMC requirements, customer expectations, OSHA regulations, applicable state and federal requirements, and industry best practices
Provide field oversight of high-risk construction activities, including electrical work, energized systems, lifting and rigging, work at heights, confined spaces, excavation, material handling, and other critical construction activities
Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, safety observations, incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned
Support safe execution during equipment installation, system turnover, energization, and commissioning activities
Monitor subcontractor safety performance and work collaboratively with subcontractor leadership to address risks and drive accountability
Develop, track, and communicate project safety metrics and trends to project and senior leadership
Provide EHS-related training, coaching, and field engagement as required
Requirements
Demonstrated success in a supervisory EHS leadership role supporting large-scale construction projects, preferably data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, power, industrial, or other complex projects
Experience leading safety programs in an environment involving multiple contractors and subcontractors working simultaneously
Strong understanding of construction safety associated with electrical systems, energization, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, lifting and rigging, heavy equipment, excavation, and other high-risk activities
Team leadership, coaching, and development experience
Subject matter expertise in OSHA requirements and applicable EHS laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices
Ability to identify emerging risks and proactively implement practical solutions in a fast-paced construction environment
High degree of professionalism and business acumen, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel
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Tailored applications submitted
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
College degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Data center/mission-critical construction experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive EHS experience, including safety leadership responsibility on large, complex construction projects
Industry-recognized EHS certification such as CHST, ASP, SMP or CSP
Experience managing or providing oversight to EHS professionals and subcontractor safety teams
Experience supporting large construction workforces and multiple concurrent scopes of work
Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
First Aid/AED/CPR training required or ability to obtain
Regularly work in an active construction-site environment, including walking project areas and accessing active work locations
Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary or permanent access systems as required
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, and perform other movements necessary to inspect construction activities
Occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 15 pounds
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection depending on project conditions
Work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, dust, noise, fumes, and other conditions typical of an active construction site
Maintain the ability to think, concentrate, assess risk, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment
Read, interpret, and prepare complex documents and communicate effectively in English
Effectively use Microsoft Office and other project-related software
Travel by car and air as required
Regularly perform job functions at the assigned project worksite
Nice to have:
Experience with electrical safety and LOTO programs strongly preferred
OSHA 30 preferred
Experience in both union and non-union construction environments is a plus
Experience supporting commissioning, energization, or turnover activities is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
Parental leave
Family leave
Other paid time off
Voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet employees’ individual needs including pet insurance
About the Company
Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) provides maintenance services and construction solutions for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. It is the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States.
When you’ve been around for more than a century, you know a thing or two! At Day & Zimmermann, we take our lifetime of experience and make things better! Our 43,000+ employees help bring big ideas to life every day.
