Data Center Construction Safety Manager – Owner's Representative on Site Full Time
Position Summary
The Data Center Construction Safety Manager – Owner's Representative serves as the
owner's on-site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leader, providing independent
oversight and assurance that all construction activities are executed safely, in
compliance with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and owner safety
standards.
This role acts as the owner's advocate, partnering with general contractors, trade
partners, project management teams, and stakeholders to proactively identify risks,
drive continuous improvement, and ensure the successful delivery of projects without
incident. The Safety Manager provides leadership, coaching, auditing, and escalation
support to foster a world-class safety culture throughout all phases of construction.
Location: 60 miles east of Amarillo TX.
Salary: $95,000.00- $140,000.00
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership & Oversight
- Serve as the owner's primary on-site EHS representative for construction activities.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on injury prevention, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement.
- Provide visible safety leadership through daily field engagement and interaction with contractors and project teams.
- Influence project leadership and trade partners to achieve safety excellence and compliance with owner expectations.
Field Monitoring and Compliance
- Conduct daily site inspections, observations, and safety assessments.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, owner standards, project-specific requirements, and industry best practices.
- Verify implementation of critical risk management programs, including:
o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
o Electrical Safety
o Work at Heights
o Excavation & Trenching
o Confined Space Entry
o Hot Work
o Rigging & Hoisting
o Mobile Equipment Operations
o Hazardous Materials Management
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure timely corrective actions.
Auditing & Risk Management
- Perform formal and informal audits of contractors and subcontractors.
- Evaluate contractor safety performance, leading indicators, and risk trends.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, and safe work procedures.
- Develop and communicate recommendations to mitigate project risks.
- Escalate significant safety concerns to project leadership as necessary.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
- Lead or support investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage events, and high-potential occurrences.
- Identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Ensure lessons learned are communicated and incorporated into future work activities.
Contractor Management
- Assess contractor EHS staffing, competency, and program effectiveness.
- Participate in contractor onboarding, orientation, and performance evaluations.
- Hold contractors accountable for meeting contractual safety requirements and project expectations.
- Support corrective action development and implementation.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, observations, corrective actions, and audit findings.
- Present safety performance updates to owner leadership and project stakeholders.
- Participate in owner, contractor, and trade partner meetings.
Continuous Improvement
- Support implementation of safety campaigns, recognition programs, and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Benchmark project performance against industry best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience.
- Minimum 5 years supporting large-scale mission-critical, data center, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or advanced technology construction projects.
- Experience working as an Owner's Representative, General Contractor Safety Manager, or Corporate EHS Professional preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-risk construction activities.
Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- OSHA 500/510
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- NFPA 70E Training
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced hazard recognition and risk assessment capabilities
- Construction and electrical safety expertise
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Contractor management and accountability
- Audit and compliance management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments
Working Conditions
- Full-time on-site position.
- Extensive field presence required throughout active construction areas.
- Ability to walk project sites daily, climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and access elevated work areas.
- May require occasional travel between project locations.
Success Measures
- Zero serious injuries and life-critical incidents.
- Timely closure of corrective actions and audit findings.
- Strong contractor safety performance and engagement.
- Compliance with owner safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous improvement of project safety culture and leading indicators.
- Successful project delivery without significant safety-related delays or disruptions
Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
