Safety Director – Mission Critical Construction
Hubbard, TX (Relocation Assistance & Per Diem Available)
Are you an experienced construction safety leader looking to take ownership of safety on one of the most significant mission-critical infrastructure projects currently underway in Texas?
An industry-leading owner/developer is seeking a Safety Director to oversee all health and safety operations across a major power generation and critical infrastructure construction project supporting a new hyperscale data center campus. This is a rare opportunity to join a business investing heavily in the region, with a long-term pipeline of projects offering exceptional career progression.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of HSE, you will lead the site's entire safety function, managing a team of Safety Managers while driving safety performance across hundreds of contractors working in a fast-paced construction environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all site health, safety and environmental activities across a large-scale power and critical infrastructure construction project.
- Manage and mentor a team of Shift Safety Managers responsible for day-to-day field safety.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve site-specific safety management systems, procedures and standards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and client requirements across multiple contractors and trades.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programs.
- Oversee Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, emergency response planning and site audits.
- Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, leadership and continuous engagement with field personnel.
- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks and training programs for employees and subcontractors.
- Partner closely with construction, commissioning and project leadership teams to ensure safety remains at the forefront throughout all project phases.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure consistent application of safety expectations across the project.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience leading construction safety, industrial safety or EHS programs on large, complex construction projects.
- Experience within power generation, electrical infrastructure, utilities, energy, mission-critical, industrial or similar heavy construction environments.
- Previous experience managing safety teams on projects involving large contractor workforces.
- Strong knowledge of:
- OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
- OSHA 1910 General Industry
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Experience developing and implementing site-specific safety plans, emergency response procedures and contractor safety programs.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
- Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST).
- OSHA 30 Construction Certification (OSHA 500 desirable).
Why This Opportunity?
- Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction with long-term project security.
- Lead safety on a flagship mission-critical infrastructure project.
- Work alongside senior executive leadership with genuine influence over project success.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
- Relocation assistance and per diem available where applicable.
- Opportunity to progress into regional and corporate HSE leadership as the business continues its national expansion.
If you're an experienced Safety Director or Senior Construction Safety Manager looking to lead safety on a landmark infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
