Job Description

Position Overview

A growing national data center construction operation is seeking an experienced, dynamic Project Safety Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) operations in fast-paced, high-stakes construction environments.

This critical, onsite leadership role is responsible for overseeing all EHS activities, developing a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe working environment where every team member returns home safely each day.

As part of a mobile data center workforce, the selected candidate will complete initial training at the company's Plano, TX headquarters before deploying to major data center construction projects throughout the United States. This individual will drive safety performance, mentor field teams, and support the continued growth of the organization's national safety program.

The ideal candidate is a decisive leader, effective communicator, and experienced construction safety professional with a strong commitment to safety excellence.

Position Details

• Position Title: Project Safety Manager

• Work Location: Client Site – Bowling Green, OH

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite daily, with weekend rotation as needed

• Site Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM

  • Saturday: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM

• Supervisory Responsibility: Project-assigned EHS staff

• Travel Requirements: Nationwide travel to support data center construction projects

• Initial Training Location: Plano, TX

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Leadership & Site Compliance

• Partner with site leadership daily to establish and maintain a strong safety culture.

• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and applicable regulatory safety standards.

• Serve as the onsite authority for all EHS activities, including inspections, audits, daily site walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.

• Maintain a visible and engaged presence on the jobsite while demonstrating and reinforcing safety-first behaviors.

2. Team Leadership, Training & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators.

• Delegate responsibilities, coordinate schedules, and support professional development.

• Deliver effective onboarding, safety training, and coaching for field employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across project safety teams.

3. Incident Prevention & Response

• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis (RCA).

• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.

• Identify potential hazards and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents, prevent recurrence, and improve overall site safety performance.

4. EHS Operations & Communication

• Serve as the primary communication link between Corporate EHS, site leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives.

• Maintain EHS documentation, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventories, performance metrics, and required reporting.

• Provide regular updates and reports to the EHS Program Manager.

• Review and improve EHS processes, procedures, and forms to maintain alignment with corporate standards.

• Ensure accurate documentation and consistent reporting across project operations.

5. National Safety Program Support

• Travel to new data center construction locations as part of a mobile workforce.

• Support the expansion and implementation of the organization's national safety program.

• Establish consistent safety practices and leadership standards across multiple project sites.

• Provide proactive EHS oversight, mentorship, and operational support during project deployments.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field, or a recognized Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification, such as:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

  • Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)

• 8+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within the construction industry.

• OSHA 30 certification required.

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

• Extensive hands-on experience with:

  • Construction site inspections and safety audits.

  • Incident investigations and root cause analysis.

  • Process safety and hazard mitigation.

  • Contractor and subcontractor safety management.

  • Safety training and employee development.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems.

• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide to support large-scale data center construction projects.

Key Competencies & Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Leadership & Team Development: Exceptional coaching, mentoring, leadership, and team-building capabilities.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and industry best practices.

• Communication & Influence: Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, from frontline employees to senior executives.

• Conflict Resolution: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities in fast-paced environments.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Expertise in incident investigations, root cause analysis, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.

• Process Improvement: Ability to establish structure, develop processes, implement improvements, and drive consistent EHS performance.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Positive, professional attitude with the ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing project demands.

Overall Expectations

The Project Safety Manager will play a critical role in protecting employees, subcontractors, and visitors while ensuring safe and compliant data center construction operations.

Success in this position requires a hands-on safety leader who can build strong relationships, develop high-performing EHS teams, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and establish consistent safety standards across multiple project locations.